Study of Literature in the United Kingdom

7 days London & Oxford

Literature

The Literature Faculty-Led Program in the UK offers students a unique opportunity to trace the evolution of English narrative form, from Elizabethan drama to modernist innovation, across London and Oxford.

Over 7 days and 6 nights, participants will engage with leading universities and core cultural institutions, gaining a deep understanding of how dramatic history and literary movements have shaped the English literary tradition. The program blends academic lectures, institutional immersion, and cultural exploration for a comprehensive study abroad experience.

Through expert lectures and immersive site visits, students will examine literature within the very landscapes that shaped it. Academic highlights include a lecture on early modern dramatic structures and Elizabethan performance politics at King’s College London, and a session on the Modernist Revolution — exploring Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, and the topography of the London street — at University College London. These ideas come to life through a guided visit to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of the original Elizabethan playhouse, and a literary walking tour of Oxford’s historic streets.

Beyond the lecture hall, students will enjoy a guided tour of the British Museum, a walking tour of London, and traditional dining experiences throughout the journey.

Itinerary
Learning Outcomes
Support for Faculty

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart from the USA
Flight

Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to London.

Overnight

In flight.
Day 2: Arrival in London
Morning

Arrive in London and make your own way to the hotel. Meet your TLAC group leader in the lobby of the hotel for check in. Transit passes will be distributed.

Remainder of the day

Free day to rest after arrival.

Overnight

London.
Day 3: London: Walking tour and King’s College London
Morning

Guided walking tour of the city. Students will discover London on foot with a guide that will show them both iconic sights and lesser-known corners that even many Londoners miss.

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Visit to the King's College London. Students will attend a guest lecture hosted by the Department of English focusing on early modern dramatic structures, performance politics, and textuality in Elizabethan England.

Evening

Welcome dinner at Maggie Jones’s Restaurant.

Overnight

London.
Day 4: London: British Museum and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Morning

Visit to The British Museum, a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture. Its permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Guided visit to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse first built in 1599 for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays.

Overnight

London.
Day 5: London: Day trip to Oxford
Morning

Depart by train from London to Oxford.

Literary Oxford Walking Tour of the city.

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Free time.

Depart by train from Oxford to London.

Overnight

London.
Day 6: London: University College London
Morning

Visit to University College London (UCL) in Bloomsbury. Students will attend an academic lecture hosted by the UCL English Department focusing on "The Modernist Revolution: Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, and the Topography of the London Street."

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Free time.

Evening

Farewell dinner at Blacklock.

Overnight

London.
Day 7: London: Free day

Students depart individually from London. Must checkout of accommodations by 10am.

Learning Outcomes

Evolution of English Narrative Form
Elizabethan Drama & Performance History
Modernist Literary Movements
Critical Analysis of Primary Literary Texts
Literature in Historical & Geographic Context
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on the English Canon
Real-World Connections Between Place & Text

Support for Faculty

At The Learning Abroad Co., we collaborate with faculty to design custom programs that align with their academic vision. We provide comprehensive support in curriculum development, logistics and resources for promoting and recruiting students for these unique global learning experiences.

Online faculty-led program website for consultation by faculty and students pre- and during the trip
Expertise from the local team who developed the program proposal
Collaborative planning for a unique and customized program
Feedback forms for continuous evaluation
Pre-departure webinar

Contact Information

We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in Spain. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not hesitate to contact us.

Julia Lynes
[email protected]
+1 (561)-528-0852

What’s Included

Housing
- Students and faculty will be housed in 3-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast included.
- Students will share rooms: 2 students per room, each with a separate bed. Each room has its own bathroom.
- The faculty will be provided with private bedrooms with bathrooms.
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotels is included daily.
- Two group meals are included as part of the program: a Welcome Dinner and a Farewell Dinner.
Transport
- Students will primarily explore destinations on foot. All other transit is completed by the use of public transportation, which is included in the program fee. Local transit cards are provided where necessary.
On-Site Support
- A TLAC team member in the UK will be assigned to your group for the duration of the program.
- A 24-hour emergency contact number will be provided for support throughout the stay.

Contact Information

We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in Spain. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not hesitate to contact us.