Description
***Application Deadline: February 15, 2020***
This program provides students the opportunity to see Shakespeare's plays performed by the world's finest acting companies on legendary stages in London and Stratford Upon Avon.
We'll see at least two plays at the famous Globe Theater in London, and another in the West End theater district. We'll also take a two-day trip to Stratford Upon Avon where we will stay in B&Bs. We'll see one or two plays performed there by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the main festival theater. What we see will depend on what's on when we are there, but there will be plenty to choose from. We'll spend some time in the classroom, of course, but many of our sessions will be outside in museums, art galleries, on walking tours of important theater districts in London and in seeing all of the Shakespeare properties in Stratford Upon Avon--from the house where he was born, to Ann Hathaway's Cottage, to Holy Trinity Church where he is buried.
This program is designed for UW undergraduates from all departments and majors. Peter Buckroyd and Bill Streitberger have more than two decades of experience in helping students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds learn to understand and appreciate Shakespeare performances on stage in London and Stratford.
There are two options available to students to enroll in this program. The first is simply to apply for admission to this 5 credit Early Fall program through Study Abroad. The second option is to link the Early Fall program to English 322 (The "Golden Age" of Elizabeth I), 5 credits, which will be offered in Summer Quarter A term at UW. By opting for the linked course students could earn 10 credits during summer 2020.
Courses
Prerequisites
London, like all large cities, requires a great amount of walking. On an ordinary day students will walk a couple of miles just getting to, on, and from public transport.
Credits
5 UW Quarter Credits
Courses
ENGL 395: Shakespeare on Stage: London & Stratford Upon Avon (5 Credits: VLPA)
A study of the texts and performances of four or five of Shakespeare's plays in production in London and Stratford Upon Avon. What plays we study will depend on what's on during the time of our program, but in every year there are a variety of Shakespeare's plays on offer in London at the Globe and other West End venues and in the Royal Festival theaters in Stratford. We'll read and discuss the texts before we see them in the theater and we will learn to "read" the performances on stage--the styles of acting and movement, the delivery of dialogue, the contributions of setting and costuming, the impact of lighting, music, and other sound effects, and the relationship between audience and stage production fostered by the venue itself. We'll spend some time in class, of course, but many of our session will be conducted in museums, art galleries, and on walking tours of theater districts in London and of the Shakespeare properties in Stratford.
Learning goals include:
The goal of this course is to help students identify iambic pentameter and other verse forms and to evaluate their effects, understand the role of genre in interpreting texts, appreciate the differences among different types of venues and the impact they have on an audience's reception of performances, grasp the importance of the effects of music, sound, and lighting in performances, appreciate the rhythm and style of dialogue on stage, understand the significance of different settings and costume designs (modern vs.traditional), and frame in both discussion and writing meaningful responses to the texts and productions. The course is approved for VLPA credit. By arrangement with the instructor W credit is available, as is Ad Hoc Honors credit for those who qualify.
Cost
Program Expenses
Estimated Program Fee: $3,950
Included in the program fee:
- $450 Study Abroad Fee
- Instruction
- Housing
- Program activities and program travel
- Airfare (average price subject to when and where your buy your ticket - $1,200)
- Food (about $10/day)
- UW Student Abroad Insurance ($1.74/day)
- Other health expenses/immunizations
- Personal spending money
Payment Due Date:
Program fees will be posted to your MyUW student account and can be paid the same way that you pay tuition and other fees. Check your MyUW Account periodically for due dates.
Financial Aid
- A large percentage of UW students utilize financial aid to study abroad. Most types of financial aid can be applied to study abroad fees.
- You can submit a revision request to increase the amount of aid for the quarter you are studying abroad. These additional funds are usually awarded in the form of loans. To apply, fill out a revision request form, attach the budget sheet (available via the link at the top of this brochure) and submit these documents to the Office of Student Financial Aid. For more information about this process, consult the Financial Aid section of our website.
- Consult the Financial Aid section of our website for more information on applying for financial aid, special considerations for summer and early fall programs, and budgeting and fundraising tips.
Scholarships
- There are many scholarships designed to fund students studying abroad. The UW administers a study abroad scholarship program and there are national awards available as well.
- Scholarships vary widely in their parameters. Some are need-based, some are location-based, and some are merit-based.
- For UW Study Abroad Scholarships fill out a short questionnaire on your UW Study Abroad program application to be considered. You must apply by the priority application deadline for the program in order to be considered for a scholarship. Click the Overview tab to view application deadlines.
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Consult our Scholarships page to learn about UW-based and national scholarships. The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards can help you learn about additional opportunities.
Budgeting Tools
We understand that figuring out your finances for study abroad can be complicated and we are here to help. Here are some ways to find additional support:
- Click on the Budget Sheets link at the top of this brochure to view the estimated budget of all expenses for this program.
- Contact the Global Opportunities Adviser at goglobal@uw.edu to learn more about how to pay for study abroad.
- Attend a Financial Planning Workshop offered by UW Study Abroad – more information is on the Events page of our website.
- Visit the Finances section of our website.
Professor William Streitberger
streit@uw.edu
OR
Mary Malevitsis
Graduate Program Coordinator
(206) 543-6077
mmalev@uw.edu