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SIS-309

British Life and Cultures (3)

Course Level: Undergraduate

Offered as part of the AU Abroad program in London, this course takes students beyond the initial aspects of cultural difference and offers insights into what makes British culture distinct. The course covers the historical processes that have shaped British society and that govern the social attitudes and outlook of modern Britons. In addition, the course offers practical assistance to enable students to adapt to the context of living and studying in London, including field trips to reinforce the material taught in class. The course facilitates student orientation in the context of British society and the workplace and provides an important socio-historical framework. Usually offered every term.