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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 at 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.

  • Advanced Studies in England: ASE Bath
    Semester-long study abroad in an affiliated program
    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.
  • @AlternateTextVirginia Program at Oxford
    Summer School at Oxford University
    The Virginia Program at Oxford is a Washington and Lee sponsored, interdisciplinary summer school program based in St. Anne's College, Oxford University. Students spend six weeks studying the history and literature of Renaissance England with renowned Oxford lecturers in a residential college. Students, drawn from a six-school consortium of small Virginia colleges and universities, earn 3 credits in History and 3 in English. These credits may be used to fulfill Washington and Lee's FDR requirements. Some need-based financial aid is available.
  • English 380: Making of the Modern Self
    Spring Term Study Abroad
    Prof. Holly Pickett and Politics Professor Eduardo Velasquez took a group to London and Stratford in Spring Term 2008. Contact Prof. Picket to ask about future opportunities.
  • English 387: Supervised Study in Ireland
    Spring Term Study Abroad
    Prof. Marc Conner takes groups to Ireland in alternating Spring terms. Contact Prof. Conner for information about four week and six-week options in Spring 2010. Counts towards Later British distribution
  • Study Abroad Course Credit
    Seeking Signatures for Courses Taken While Studying Abroad

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