London & Paris: Architecture and Urbanism Program (Summer)

In this eight-week summer program beginning in London and moving on to Paris, students will study the historical development of architectural styles and aesthetics. Courses will draw on the art and architecture of the cities themselves and on their extraordinary museums. Through classroom lectures and local excursions in both cities, students will be asked to consider and account for points of similarity and difference in architectural detail and aesthetics. Students will spend four weeks in London, completing one course before moving on to the remaining four weeks in Paris to complete the second course. This program is ideal for students interested in art history, architecture and urban studies.

Courses are taught at the BU London Academic Center in South Kensington and at the BU Paris Academic Center in the 15th Arrondissement within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.

Required Courses

Students enroll in the following two courses.

CAS AH 381: London Architecture and Urbanism (4 credits)

(Taught in London.) Explores the evolution of urban form in London from the walled town of the Middle Ages to the modern city, discussing town planning and architecture in relation to urban, economic, and cultural history, and to the other arts. Donnellan. Syllabus

CAS AH 383: Paris and its Architecture: From Monument to Urban Landscape (4)

(Taught in Paris.) Traces the development of Parisian architecture and urbanism, from the Roman era to the present, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries and emphasizing dynamic relationships among architecture, urban development, and socio-political history. Syllabus

Program Details

Requirements
Program Dates
  • Summer Term: May 21 to July 13, 2013
Cost
Credits
  • Upon successful completion of the program, students earn eight Boston University credits. Students must enroll for a total of eight credits.
Housing
  • London Housing: Students live in shared suites in Boston University’s own housing. All housing is within walking distance of the BU London Academic Center. Suites vary in size (from 2 to 13 occupants), configuration, and style of decoration, but most consist of shared bedrooms with Internet access, shower room, and a kitchen/common area.
  • Paris Housing: Students stay in shared rooms in the newly renovated, comfortable environment of the St John’s Paris campus, located int he popular St Germain district of Paris.
Application Deadlines
  • Summer Term: March 1

Download a description of the summer London & Paris: Architecture and Urbanism Program.

Program Faculty & Staff

There are 70 full-time and part-time staff and faculty working for the BU London programs. They are responsible for assigning and maintaining housing, teaching and supervising the academic program, providing student services, and providing research and IT support.

Faculty & Staff Profiles
All Boston University London programs are administered in coordination with our Boston and London offices. In Boston a program manager facilitates the admissions and pre-departure procedures and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in London. The Boston office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations. In London the staff comprises a resident director as well as administrative, academic, and housing personnel. Selected British, French, and visiting Boston University faculty teach the courses.

The BU Paris Academic Center, including administrative offices and classrooms, is located in the fifteenth arrondissement, within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.

Overseas Staff

Faculty

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