Plan 496/539
Evolution of British Cities
Morphology of Purpose-Built Towns
Other Details
| Dates | The class officially begins on Monday, July 12 at the University of Liverpool and concludes July 30 in Edinburgh. Many students will arrive in London on Saturday, July 10, however, spending that night there and taking the train into Liverpool on Sunday. Accommodation will be available Sunday night at the University of Liverpool. Click for a detailed calendar. |
| Faculty | William Grimes and Dick Winchell will be the primary faculty from Eastern Washington University. David Massey, Peter Brown, Sue Kidd and Paul Laxton will provide lectures and assistance at the University of Liverpool. Fiona McLauchlan and Marilyn Higgins will assist during our time in the Edinburgh. |
| Cost | The class fee is approximately $2,250. Graduate credits are slightly more expensive. The fee includes tuition and reduced accommodation rates. Students will be responsible for airfare, ground transport, food, accommodation (at reduced rates) and incidental expenses. |
| Credit | The class offers eight (8) quarter credits at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Credit is fully transferable to other institutions. |
| Accommodation | Accommodation will be provided on campus. The facilities are self-catering suites with shared bathing and cooking facilities. Housing complexes are arranged in six-room suites, with single-occupancy rooms. Laundry facilities are available. |
| Transport | Students may purchase a rail pass to provide connections between the various class sites. |
| What to Bring | The weather in England is much like Seattle's, meaning anything but snow is likely in July. Remember to leave room in your bags for any souvenirs you'd like to bring home and that the class involves a good deal of walking. Bring comfortable shoes, a camera, a sketch pad and pencil, a notebook, and clothing appropriate for investigating some of Liverpool's and Birmingham's nightlife. |
| Required Reading | The class has two required texts:
The City Assembled, Spiro Kostof |
| Financial Aid | Financial aid is available to cover the class fee and related travel expenses, including airfare. Speak to financial aid representatives for specific information. |
Additional information?
William Grimes, AICP
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