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Studying Abroad and Majoring in English

For non-major students seeking signatures for English courses taken while studying abroad, for FDR or general credit, please see these instructions before visiting the departmental chair, Prof. Lesley Wheeler.

With only 36 credits required to fulfill their majors, English majors who plan ahead can take spring term, one of the long terms, or even the whole junior year abroad. Summer study can also be arranged, though petitions are required to count summer courses for credit (The integrated six-week Virginia Program in Oxford is especially recommended to English majors, and some English credits can be earned through that program.) Be aware of the relevant deadlines of International Education. Study abroad usually takes one of two forms: Year-long or semester-long study at a foreign university in an English-speaking country. English majors have had good experiences at University College, Oxford; University College, London; York University; St. Andrews; Melbourne; and other universities abroad. See the website of International Education for a list of approved programs. Arrangements about transferring credits for specific courses should be discussed with your departmental advisor and with the chair of the department before your departure.

Semester-long study abroad in an affiliated program: ASE Bath (link to more information)

Washington and Lee is one of thirteen U. S. colleges and universities affiliated with Advanced Studies in England (ASE), an undergraduate humanities program based in the city of Bath which offers qualified students a one- or two-semester experience (summer school also available). Students live in Georgian townhouses near the city center. The seminar-sized classes taught by British faculty often include study trips designed to deepen the students' understanding of the particular curricular subjects and English culture. ASE is formally associated with University College, Oxford University where students study for a 9-day residency each semester. Dr. Christopher Pelling, Regius Professor of Greek at Oxford University, appoints the Oxford faculty and oversees the time in Oxford. Students also spend a week each semester in Stratford-upon-Avon while attending the Royal Shakespeare Company productions. Applicants to ASE should have a 3.000 cumulative grade-point average. Interested students should see Professor Suzanne Keen, Washington and Lee's representative on the ASE Advisory Board for further information, catalogs, and application forms.

Spring Term Study Abroad

English 380 Making of the Modern Self (3)

Prof. Holly Pickett and Politics Professor Eduardo Velasquez will take a group to London and Stratford in Spring Term 2008.

English 387 Supervised Study in Ireland (3)

Prof. Marc Conner takes groups to Ireland in alternating Spring terms. Contact Prof. Conner for information about future trips.