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Christ Church University College, Canterbury, England
Canterbury has all the charm of one of England’s oldest and most
historic cities. Still surrounded in many places by medieval walls, it
is rich in historical buildings and associations with the past. The visitor
is constantly reminded that here is the cradle of Christianity and that
from Roman times to the present day, travelers to and from the continent
of Europe have passed through it. The
city has long been an important business and shopping center; more recently
it has become very much a student city with unusually good academic and
social opportunities.
It is also recognized for its wide range of cultural activities in all branches of the arts, not only at festival times but throughout the year. One of the theatres is named after the dramatist Christopher Marlowe, who was born in the city, and there are cinemas, museums, libraries, galleries and bookshops.
Canterbury is situated in the country of Kent, which is described with
some justification as the garden of England. The city, set in this attractive
country side, is only 60 miles from London, just over an hours journey
away by road or train. France is only 40 miles away and can be reached
by frequent ferry and hovercraft services. Canterbury is also well situated
for access to London’s two main international airports, Heatherow
and gatwick.
The College's History
Canterbury Christ Church College opened its doors in 11962 as a part of
the English Higher Education System. It takes its name from Canterbury’s
famous cathedral of Christ Church, just a few blocks away. Though it begun
initially as a teacher training institution, the college has taught degrees
of both undergraduate and postgraduate level for many years. In October
1998, the college added ‘University” to its name by permission
of the Privy Council, a position which is considered an extremely high
status in the United Kingdom.
Meals and Accommodations
The student body, numbering about 11,500, draws men and women from all
over England. Most students live in houses within walking distance from
college. The college does have dormitories, but these are reserved for
the first year students under the age of 20. Illinois students will be
staying in the homes of local residents who rent rooms in their house
to the college. Breakfast is served in individual lodgings, but lunch
and dinner are available seven days a week in the college refectory.
Other Facilities
The CCUC library includes study areas, a collection of about 200,000 volumes,
and subscriptions to many periodicals. Other libraries in Canterbury are
the City Library, the cathedral Library and the Library of the University
of Kent. For medical needs, the college is equipped with a medical center
staffed by a nurse, with the college physician available as needed. Counseling
services are also provided. 
Academic Programs for Illinois
Students
American students register on their home campuses for three-credit hour
courses chosen from the list provided by ICISP. The two required courses,
Modern Britain, and either British History or British Literature, have
been specially designed for American students. Both are special and regular
courses will include papers such as expected of British students, however
you will not be required to take any exams. There are occasionally large
lectures ( with 100-150 students ) but generally you find some classes
small. Most of the classes that are smaller have 15 to 20 students or
so, and a combination of lectures, small group discussion, and tutorial
methods used by instructors. Seven cultural visits will be made during
your stay to locations such as London, Stonehenge and Bath, Stratford
upon Avon and Hever castle. Program Cost
Approximately $5,000 including tuition, lodging (including breakfast daily),
official field trips, and airport pickup/dropoff. Does not include airfare,
noon and evening meals, books or personal expenses.
Christ Church College ICISP course offerings
Survey of British Literature I
Survey of British Literature II
Modern Britain
World Religions I
World Religions II
Survey of British History I
Survey of British History II
Drawing Intermediate I
Drawing Intermediate II
Drawing Advanced I
Drawing Advanced II
Intro to Shakespeare
Middle Ages I
Middle Ages II
Children’s Literature
Children’s Literature II
Intro to computers
Oil Painting I
Oil Painting II
Creative Writing
Aspects of American Society I
English Literature I- III
Comparative Religions I
Comparative Religions II
History of England I, II
Drawing I
Drawing II
Drawing III
Shakespeare I- II
The Middle Ages
Survey of Literature for Children
Computer Literacy
Social Problems \
Aspects of American Society II
Civil Rights Movement 1955-65
Black Power Movement
Ethics I
Intro to Philosophy of Religion
Ethics II
Modern Religious Movements
Social Psychology I
Social Psychology II
American Art in 20th Century 1890-1945
American Art in 20th Century 1945- present
American Literature 1880-1960
US History 1933-50
US History since II 1941-89
Civil War, Reconstruction & Reform
Introduction to Film Art
Afro-American History I
Afro-American History II
American Art
American Literature
US History I-IV
Civil War and Reconstruction
Introduction to Film Art.
Introduction to Painting and Drawing
British Literature since 1800
Shakespeare and Related Studies
British History Survey (I) to 1714
British History Survey (II) to 1714
The Angevins 1128-1189
The Angevins 1189- 1216
Intro to the Study of World Religions I
Intro to the Study of World Religions II
Fundamentals of Info Technology
US Foreign Policy
Perspectives in Social Psychology
Martin Luther King and Civil Rights
Civil War, Reconstruction and Reform (1776-1877)
Civil War, Reconstruction and Reform (1877-1945)
For more information, contact
Geoff Bradshaw , international
programs coordinator, at (608)246-6165 or go to his office at Truax,
Room 140.
Last
Modified:
January 27, 2006
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