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Courses
Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.

Students must take the required core class in their chosen field of study. Students then choose two electives for a total of three courses (four credits each) and one academic internship course (four credits). Please note that there are different course offerings in place for the summer London Internship Program. The following course offerings relate to the fall and spring semesters only. While BU International Programs guarantees an internship to program participants, specific placements vary from semester to semester and may not always be available. Likewise, internship placements may be available in academic areas not listed.



Tracks

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Study European marketing techniques, media and consumer behavior, and work in the marketing or PR departments of British companies, multinational firms, advertising agencies, or public relations agencies. Previous internship placements have included Volkswagen, L’Oreal, BBC Worldwide Ltd, and Media Edge CIA.

Core Course
COM CM 521 British and European Marketing Strategy
Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of integrated marketing communications in the U.K. This course focuses on advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and direct marketing. Students examine marketing strategy using British and European case studies; brand identity; and market segmentation and product positioning within the framework of pricing, promotion, and placement relative to competition. Bishop. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations


Arts/Arts Administration
Study the current art market in London. Gain an overview and learn about the funding bodies that support the arts in the UK. Work in one of London’s art galleries, museums, preservation projects, or local arts centers. Past internship placements have included Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts, the Proud Galleries, Cadogan Contemporary, and the Dali Universe.

Core Course
CAS AH 320 Modern British Art and Design
This course provides a working knowledge of the structures and institutions of the art world in Britain. Particular attention is given to such practical issues as display, funding, sponsorship, and marketing in the U.K. The course considers painting, sculpture, art, and design from the turn of the century to the present. It surveys Neo-Romanticism and war art, pop art, and the impact of European Modernism as well as American painting in the post-war years. In order to make maximum use of what London has to offer, as much teaching as possible is done outside the classroom, with field trips to galleries, museums, and other places of interest, forming an integral part of the course. Donnellan. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
CAS AH 505 Internship in Arts/Arts Administration


Business/Economics
Study the current economic, political, and social issues affecting Britain and work in a London organization with an economic dimension. Internship placements have included Easy Car, Centre for Economic Policy Research, Dow Jones, FIS, and Taylor Rafferty.

Core Course
CAS EC 364 Economic Policy: A British Perspective
Prerequisite: CAS EC 101 Microeconomics, or equivalent.
Recommended: CAS EC 102 Macroeconomics, or equivalent.
The aim of this course is to develop the ability of students to apply microeconomic analysis to a range of economic problems and policies. Particular attention will be focused on aspects of industrial policy and social policy. In addition, the consequences of the European single currency will be examined. The context for the course is the British economy, with comparisons being made, where appropriate, with other European Union economies and the United States. The course examines the roles of the market and govenment in determining policy outcomes. The concepts of efficiency and equity are analysed and the implications of market failure explored. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to integrate analytical and descriptive material to aid their understanding of the nature and causes of some key contemporary problems in modern advanced economies. In addition, students will be familiar with the main microeconomic policies used with the U.K. and have some knowledge of relevant source material. Mohaddes 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics or Management/Finance
(Note: this internship code can also be issued to students working in the field of marketing.)

Film/Radio/Television
Study communications and society in Great Britain and work for one of London’s radio and television stations or film production companies. Though the UK media market is small by American standards, past internship placements have included The Travel Channel, Princess Productions, Prospect Pictures, and Momentum Pictures.

Core Course
COM FT 316 British Film and TV Since 1960
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the ways in which film, television, radio and other British mass media function, and how the products of British media are distributed through British culture. The course examines selected elements of the media focusing on production, marketing, promotion and new technologies. Fanthome, Haeffner. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film/Radio/Television

Hospitality/Tourism
Study British culture and learn how the tourism industry works in the UK. Students intern in such placement areas as travel, hotel, and restaurant marketing and public relations. Past internships have included the London Hilton, Hyatt Regency London, Planet Hollywood, and Nobu.

Core Course
SHA HF 365 British Tourism—Knowing Britain Inside and Out
You can't market a country as you would a breakfast cereal, nor can you work successfully in a country if you don't understand what makes it tick. A country is unique, its peoples are unique, its attractions are unique. Britain is no exception. To be successful in tourism related businesses in Britain requires specialist marketing strategies and skills together with an extensive knowledge of the country and its culture. How does the provision of tourist related services differ in Britain? Why should I hold my annual conference in Britain rather than France, or Bermuda or Cancun? And can Britain deliver what my clients are looking for? We will examine all aspects of the British Tourist Industry through lectures, field trips, class discussions and video presentations. You will acquire a basic core knowledge of Britain, be comfortable with British culture and understand what Britain can deliver to your clients in both a leisure and business context. Charlton. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

Journalism
Study Britain’s news media in the context of the political, cultural, and social life of the United Kingdom by participating in the daily life of a newspaper, magazine, publishing house, or a broadcast news organization. Past internship placements have included CNN, The Sunday Times, Simon & Schuster, and Food and Travel magazine

Core Course
COM JO 358 British Journalism, Culture, and Society
Provides an opportunity for intensive study of British media in the context of the political, cultural, and social life of the United Kingdom. Close attention is paid to the practical aspects of television, radio, and newspapers, together with social, economic, and commercial background against which the British media function. MacLeod. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism

Management/Finance
Study international management and work in the accounting, banking, corporate finance, economic research and operations, or personnel management departments. Internship placements have included BBC Company Finance, Zouk Citigroup, Bache, and Barclays Private Bank.

Core Course
SMG MG 429 The European Business Environment: Institutions and Enterprise
The European marketplace is a continually changing and evolving entity. The course aims to present an understanding of those changing political, economic, legal and labor environments. It will raise key questions and issues facing European businesses today and those wishing to do business with the EU; account for and evaluate some of the strategic and operational responses to Europe's evolving environment. The Euro - single currency; the development of a European Constitution; and the expansion of the membership of the EU, looking towards eastern Europe all have major implications for businesses within and outside the EU, and these will be explored on the course. One area of focus of the course will be innovation and entrepreneurship, and the manner in which these are handled in Europe, which will also serve to highlight the various and different cultural norms and traditions in Europe and the U.S.A. Prerequisite: SMG SM 323, Cross-Functional Core (or non-BU equivalent)
Hugh Macdonald. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics or Management/Finance
(Note: this internship code can also be issued to students working in the field of marketing.)

Politics/International Relations
Study the issues and institutions of British political culture and work in a political setting, including Parliament, party organizations, lobbying groups, or political public relations agencies. Internship placements have included Labour and Conservative members of Parliament, Labour and Conservative Party Headquarters, Friends of the Earth, and the British Youth Council.
Applicants interested in an internship with Parliament, please see "Admissions Deadlines" on the Administration page of this section.

Core Course
CAS PO 360 British Political Institutions
This course is designed to give serious students of comparative politics and those taking their first couse in politics an appreciation of the way the British government operates. By its nature, the course is comparative, using the American system of government as the baseline model from which comparisons are drawn. This course provides an overview of the philosophical, historical, and legal bases of the British government. The structures and operations of government in Britain at the center and in individual constituencies are examined in detail. In examination of the central government, speicial attention is paid to the position of the Prime Minister, the role of Parliament, the cabinet, the civil service, and the institutions that make up the legal system. Cousins. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics

Pre-law
Study the history and practice of the law in both the United States and Great Britain and participate in the daily life of a British law firm or commercial legal department. Internship placements have included such prestigious law firms as Dawson Cornwell, Beachcroft Wansbroughs, Farrell Matthews and Weir, and GE Europe.
Applicants interested in an internship with Parliament, please see "Admissions Deadlines " on the Administration page of this section.

Core Course
CAS PO 534 Comparative British and American Constitutional Law: The British Legal System
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the study of constitutions and constitutional systems of Government. The course begins by asking what Comparative Government is and what can be learnt from comparing political systems. The distinctions between law and politics, between political science and the study of law, and the distinctions between the empirical study of political systems and the theoretical arguments that underpin much political debate are explored to give students a useful understanding of two important constitutional nations. Students undertaking this course are expected to have some understanding of the American constitution and legal system, as it serves as the baseline against which comparison will be made with the system existing in Britain. Denis Carey. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law

Psychology/Social Policy
Study healthcare and human services issues and participate in the daily work life of hospital administration rehabilitation, play therapy, or education programs; health center administration; community care centers; or social activist organizations. Internship placements have included the Cromwell Hospital, Rhodes Farm Clinic, Anna Freud Centre, and Camden Women’s Aid.

Core Course
CAS PS 365 Psychology Applied to Social Issues
Addresses the contributions that have been made by social psychological theory and research to some of the most crucial issues confronting contemporary British society. The course includes sections on individual behavior, attitude formation, persuasion, and interpersonal relationships. Students focus on such issues as group and gender, health care, social violence, and prejudice, and also examine the nature of intergroup processes. Clift, Hammond. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
CAS PS 495 Internship in Health/Human Services

Theater Studies
Study the various aspects of the theater industry in one of the most vibrant theater scenes of the world. Students have the unique opportunity to combine coursework with hands-on experience in a full-time field placement in the visual and performing arts. Previous internship placements have included the Royal Court, the Almeida Theatre, and the Finbourough Theatre. Not to be confused with the London Acting Program (LAMDA), which is a BU-only acting program.

Core Course
CFA DR 443 Experiencing London Theatre: In the Postwar World
The course will introduce the student to a wide range of current theater practice in London and will include both straight plays and a sound introduction to arts administration and reviewing live performance. The British theater system—from West End to Fringe, from Shakespeare's Globe to Sadler's Wells—will be covered through lectures and discussions with leading practitioners across the spectrum of the craft. This course will prepare students for the wide breadth of opportunities that is open to them in the field of theater arts in London. The course will cover the development of theater as an industry in London as well as such issues as government funding for the arts, the marketing of the arts in London and the future of the industry. Sierz. 4 cr. Syllabus

Internship
CFA DR 527 Professional Internship (to be confirmed by CFA)

Elective Course (Core Phase)
Students enroll in one of the following elective courses. These electives are open to all tracks. Please note that some courses have a limited enrollment and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.


CAS AH 388 British Painting from Holbein to the Twentieth Century
(Recommended elective for Arts and Arts Administration) Surveys British painting from the Reformation to the end of the nineteenth century. Emphasis is placed on the cultural context of art in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The development of portraiture, landscape, genre, and history painting are also discussed. Enrollment is limited. Donnellan. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets
Prerequisite: EC 102 Macroeconomics or equivalent. (Recommended elective for Management and Finance) Familiarizes students with the structure of the European financial system, covering the principal financial markets and institutions, and the analytical concepts and tools that help explain the processes of price formation and the behavior of participants in these markets. The major financial markets the course covers are spot and foreign exchange dealings, the Eurocurrency and Eurobond markets, futures and options, and swaps and options. Essential background theory is combined with an emphasis on actual events and activities of the major players. Pilbeam. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS EN 310 Introduction to Modern British and Irish Literature
(Recommended elective for all tracks)
Considers the nature and function of modern British and Irish literature, with readings in poetry, fiction, and drama. The course also examines the social and political roles literature has played in the 20th century. Allen. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS HI 326 Historical Roots of the British Genius
Students will be introduced to a range of different, but linked, aspects of the ‘British Genius’ set in the historical context. Art, architecture, and literature will be considered, reflecting on the legacy of the British Empire. The aim of this course is to try to explain how Great Britain created a unique character all its own, with a distinctive culture and politics, which have, nonetheless, had a tremendous impact on the rest of the world. Britain’s history as a nation, growing and developing without the violent revolutions and invasions of other countries, has given the country a political system unlike any other in Europe. The philosophy which supports these arrangements is very different from the schools of thought to be found elsewhere. Until comparatively recently, these features, together with the power of the British Empire made the British feel special— better than others, with a mission to “civilise” those not fortunate to be born British. For the last forty-five years, the British have had to re-think their position in the world. Thornhill. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS PO/IR 335 Britain and Europe—A New Beginning
(Recommended elective for all tracks)
Takes an in-depth investigation into the changes that have been taking place in Britain as the 21st century begins and concentrates on the effect the European Union is having on the United Kingdom and its people. One of the goals of this course is to chart the routes Britain and Europe have taken to reach this point, placing change into a historical framework. The course examines the changing social, cultural, political, and economic structures of Britain at the end of the last century and at the dawn of the age of the European Union. Cousins. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS SO 321 Contemporary Issues in British Welfare
(Recommended elective for Psychology and Social Policy) Reviews the creation and development of the welfare state in Britain and explores some of the current issues of the social welfare system. Particular attention is given to a comparison with other welfare systems. The course covers health and social services with a focus on political and economic issues. Macnicol. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM CM 334 Advertising in the U.K.
(Recommended elective for Advertising Marketing and Public Relations)
Examines the structure and organization of UK mass media from a commercial and business perspective. In particular, terrestrial and satellite TV, billboard and transport, newspapers and magazines, and radio and film are examined in a practical advertising context. Evans. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM FT 318 British Television Studies
(Recommended elective for Film and Television) Examines the content and form of British television programs, contrasting it with American programming. Special emphasis is placed on the study of genres and conventions. Genres will focus on drama, news, comedy, consumer affairs, children’s television, sports, and others, and these are explored in the light of Britain’s cultural and political identity. Fanthome. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM JO 416 The Foreign Correspondent: International Reporting
(Recommended elective for Journalism) Introduces students to major British and international news issues and develops knowledge of major and secondary world news communications systems. The course examines principal London news sources and appropriate techniques of information gathering, including the practicalities of working as a correspondent in London. McNeil. 4 cr. Syllabus

CFA DR 507 Contemporary British Theater
(Recommended elective for all tracks)
Provides students with access to contemporary British theater and the critical tools to understand and enjoy theater from the perspectives of the playbooks and the productions themselves. This course surveys and offers explanation of the major developments that have taken place in British theater since 1956. Coursework focuses on students' theater visits, which occur once every week and include both mainstream and fringe theater productions. The plays are discussed prior to attendance, and students are expected to provide a critique of the works they have seen. ($60 course fee to be paid on site — to cover the cost of theater visits. Enrollment limited.) Read. 4 cr. Syllabus



Elective Course (Placement Phase)
These courses are taught concurrently with the internship/work placement. There are three elective classes offered in the placement phase that are open to all tracks. The remaining 13 courses are track-specific courses. Students are encouraged to enroll in the course that is specifically designed for their tracks/internships. Please note that some courses have a limited enrollment and priority will be given to students registered in that track for which the course was designed.


Free Electives (Open to all Tracks)

CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
(Free elective open to all tracks and is also track-specific elective for the Arts Track) Covers London’s architecture, planning, and history from the beginning of the 19th century up to the present day. The course presents architecture within a wide social and economic context. It also examines the problems facing London as a modern city following the postwar reconstruction and the development of massive housing programs. Visits to key buildings are included. Donnellan, Evenden, Scott, and Turvil. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies
This course aims to provide the student with an appreciation of the nature of Shakespeare’s achievement through the study of four plays in class sessions and the option of reading one other play that the student may choose for his or her directed study. The sessions will naturally involve some discussion of general background to Shakespeare and his works, with time being devoted to the various thematic, structural, and historical issues that arise from a study of his plays. For the greater part of the course however, time in class will be devoted to a close critical reading of various sections of the plays in order to give the student the opportunity to gain an intimate understanding of the verbal and dramatic qualities of Shakespeare’s genius, and of the myriad ways in which meanings are expressed through the language, imagery, structure and dramatic possibilities of the works themselves. Allen. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS PO/IR 335 Britain and Europe—A New Beginning (fall and spring only)
See description above. 4 cr. Syllabus

CFA DR 340 Dance and Physical Theater in the UK
Syllabus

Track-Specific Electives
(Advisor approval is needed if you take a course outside your track.)

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations and Hospitality/Tourism

COM CM 335 Seminar in Advertising Strategy
Provides an understanding of the ways in which advertising is effectively planned in the U.K. to achieve the objectives set in the overall marketing plan. This course examines the disciplines of agency account planning, research, and client brand management, enabling students to critically assess creative work in terms of strategy, objectives, and execution. Evans. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM CM 413 Strategy and Tactics in British Public Relations
Examines techniques commonly used by British Public Relations agencies using case studies that are drawn from specific internship placements used by the program. The course also examines the relationship between the British Press, other forms of media and public relations agencies in general, the role of marketing and advertising versus public relations in the UK, and the growth of the public relations industry in the U.K. and the rest of Europe since the mid 1980s. Heller. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM XX XXX International Promotional Management
(Formerly SMG MK 485)
Examines, with analysis of case studies from the U.K. and the rest of the E.U., the role of marketing in the international context of trade, trading blocs, political blocs, technological change, supply sources, and global demand. It develops an understanding of both the operational and strategic aspects of international marketing. It covers the whole range of international marketing activities, including research, planning, finance, distribution, product policy and pricing, and promotion. Bishop. 4 cr. Syllabus

Arts/Arts Administration

CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
(Track specific course for Arts and Art Administration)
See description above. 4 cr. Syllabus


Business/Economics

CAS EC 360 British Macroeconomic Policy
(Track specific course for Economics)
The course analyses the structure of U.K. governance and the economic policy formation process. It provides an exposition of the U.K.'s changing trading relationship between its Empire and the EU, and the economic relationship that the UK has with its former colonies today. Principal domestic issues addressed are macro-economic policy, viz. the paradigm shift from Keynesian demand management to monetarist and supply-side policies. The conceptual shift from "collectivism" to "individualism". Also considered are the industrial structure and labour economics, foreign direct investment, economic development policy and environmental issues. Seyf. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS IR XXX Seminar in International Business
(Formerly SMG MG 427)
(Track-specific course for Management and Finance and Economics) Reviews international business operations in Britain and the EU and their underlying principles and concepts. It examines strategy, operations, and control. Using case studies, students gain experience in the application of relevant international management concepts and techniques. Lang. 4 cr. Syllabus

Film/Television

COM FT 317 British Cinema and Society
This course offers a combined social history and technological survey of British film making since World War II. The selected films provide vivid points of departure for an understanding of how British society has evolved.The course surveys the changing nature of modern British culture and society, using the products of the British movie industry as the main source of evidence. Most films fall outside of the category of British films that have made an impact in the United States market. Students will witness the cinematic version of the "other side" of Britain. One of the main themes of this "other side" is social class, which sets the agenda for most of the themes explored in the class. Special attention is also given to the differences between cinematic and historical versions of such themes. Dodson. 4 cr. Syllabus


Journalism

CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama: A Critic's Perspective
Offers a broad critical study of the major developments in British drama over the past 50 years. Through the eyes of a leading theater reviewer, the work of specific playwrights is analyzed in detail, and students are expected to produce written and oral critical analyses of plays read and observed during the course. ($60 course fee—to cover the cost of theater visits) Sierz. 4 cr. Syllabus


Management/Finance

SMG MK 467 International Marketing Management
(Spring semester only. Prerequisite: SMG MK 323 or equivalent. Students who have not completed this prerequisite should enroll in International Promotion Management, 4 cr.) Develops a critical appreciation of both the opportunities and challenges associated with the increasing globalization of markets. Students will learn about the key environmental forces shaping the needs and preferences of the global consumer and the impact of foreign, political, and economic factors on the marketing mix. 4 cr.

Politics/International Relations

CAS PO 358 Issues in Contemporary Politics
(Track-specific course for Politics and International Relations) Designed to place in context British/EU political and trade relations; crime, punishment, and social justice; race and nationalism; fascism and the extreme right today; feminism, sexuality, and women in politics; Anglo-American problems of public administration; and pressure groups, the police, and industrial relations. Sullivan. 4 cr. Syllabus


Pre-law

CAS HI 357 The Anglo-American Legal Tradition
(Track-specific course for Prelaw) Describes the evolution of the Common Law of England and the development of statute law and its transfer to the American colonies. The impact of the American Revolution on the legal systems of the United States is examined, as well as the way in which the U.S. Constitution created a new framework for American law. Finally, the course discusses the nature of the continuing tradition of Anglo-American law. Cousins. 4 cr. Syllabus


Psychology/Social Policy

CAS SO 301 Challenge and Change in British Education (Fall and Spring only)
This course examines the development of education policy in Britain, focusing on particularly controversial issues. Since the emphasis is on change and evolution in ideas and policies, the course begins with an historical and developmental approach, tracing the expansion of secondary education over the course of the 20th Century, the emergence of a debate over the concept of "educational disadvantage" since the 1950s, the comprehensive reorganization of secondary education in the 1960s and 1970s, the change in ideas on education in the 1980s and 1990s, and New Labour's policies. The course will be taught in a way that enables American students to understand the complexities of the education debated in Britain today. Macnicol. 4 cr. Syllabus

SAR HP 522 Health and Wellness Through the Lifespan: A U.K. Perspective
This course presents a sociocultural approach to contemporary issues of health and wellness in the UK and demonstrates the importance of understanding people in relation to their social worlds. The course examines such issues as homelessness, health promotion and the implications of modern medicine throughout the lifespan from childhood to old age. Clift, Hammond. 4 cr. Syllabus

Theater Studies

CFA DR 340 Dance and Physical Theater in the U.K.
Syllabus

Internship Courses
Students enroll in a four-credit internship placement. The course number will depend on the field of specialization in which students complete their internships. Placements are contingent upon the student’s past experience, professional interests, and available opportunities in any given semester; flexibility is essential.

CAS AH 505 Internship in the Arts/Art Administration
CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics or Management/Finance
(Note: this internship code can also be issued to students working in the field of marketing.)
CFA DR 527 Professional Internship
CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics
CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law
CAS PO/IR 455 Internship in International Organization
CAS PS 495 Internship in Health/Human Services
COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film/Radio/Television (each worth 2 credits)
COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism
SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

The internship course comprises two major components:

a) The internship itself (evaluated by the supervisor at the placement and through B.U. staff)

b) An extensive placement portfolio consisting of daily reports, field research, and analysis and conclusions (evaluated by the resident director and other senior faculty in London)

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Faculty

All British Programs faculty hold adjunct positions with Boston University.

Mark Allen has taught modern British literature for Boston University’s Oxford Honors Program since 1987. He holds an M.A. in English literature from Mansfield College, Oxford. He has lectured at various English universities and has held teaching posts at the University of Venice and, most recently, at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. He has published reviews and articles on Romanticism in several academic journals and also works for the Oxford English Dictionary as an historical reader specializing in the works of Coleridge.

Jacqueline Bishop, M.A., marketing management, Manchester Metropolitan University; post-graduate certificate in education from Oxford Brookes University. She currently runs her own marketing and management company that designs and delivers marketing and management training and development called Bishop Training. Her clients include Merrill Lynch, Nestlé, and some government departments. Previously she has lectured in marketing and management while she was the program manager of Croydon Business School. She is the chief examiner in marketing for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and chief examiner in retail merchandise management for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. She has written four books: Marketing, Marketing Explained, Marketing Study Guide (for CIPS), and Retail Study Guide (for CIPS)

Denis Carey holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University College, Cork in Ireland (1979) and holds a Master of Laws from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (1990). He is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales (1991) and of Ireland (1983), and was also admitted as an Attorney-at-Law by the State Bar of California (1990). He was formerly a Principal Lecturer in Law at Staffordshire University Law School. While there he was U.K. director of the Staffordshire University/University of Idaho College of Law Summer School. He has served as the Academic Director and the Internship Director for the U of Tulsa College of Law’s London Program. For the last 11 years he has been the Director of the London delivery of the BarBri New York and California Bar Reviews (bar exam preparation courses). He is Principal Solicitor at Crichtons, a niche company law firm with offices in London and Nottingham, where he specialises in the restoration of struck-off companies, opposes company winding-up actions and defends company directors’ prosecutions. He is the author of a number of professional textbooks on personal injuries and medical negligence litigation. He has previously taught various law courses for Boston University British Programmes and was temporary Director of the Academic Programme in 1995.

Andy Charlton, L.L.B (Honors) Degree, University College London; was a qualified and practiced solicitor. In 1998 he qualified as a (London Tourist Board) Blue Badge Guide and now lectures on many aspects of Britain for various colleges and organizations. He works regularly in sports tourism and events, including work for the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimblendon, for Princeton University Hockey Club and for a number of years for Arsenal Football Club. He qualified as a Parliament Guide in 1999 and takes lecture tours of the Palace of Westminster and regularly guides the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Britain and the British Museum. He is a member of the Association of Professional Tourist Guides and a founder member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding, for whom he has written their published booklets on British Sport and British Popular Music. In 2003 he wrote and set up a guided tour for members of the public for the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill.

Stephen Clift, Ph.D., University of Aston, Birmingham, has been a visiting professor at Boston University since 1994 and is a professor of health education at Canterbury Christ Church University College. He works in the field of health promotion, and has undertaken practical projects and academic research in a wide variety of areas including: sex and HIV/AIDS education for young people and international travel and health. His current area of interest is the contribution of the arts and music to health, with particular reference to the health benefits of singing.

Dr. Paul Cousins holds a Ph.D. from the University of London. He has previously taught Management and Public Administration at Kingston University, The University of Kent at Canterbury, The Open University, South Bank Polytechnic and Canterbury Christ Church University College. He is the former editor of the London Review of Public Administration and has published extensively on the roles of the public services and on local government. Dr. Cousins is a member of the Executive Committee of Bo