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Department of Speech Communication
The Univeristy of Southern Mississippi
Contact: Dr. Charles H. Tardy
Tel: (601) 266-4278

1. What is the British Studies Program?

For 30 years a consortium of institutions led by the University of Southern Mississippi has jointly taught and promoted courses in London. College credit and administration of the program are provided by the University of Southern Mississippi. An experienced staff is available to assist students and faculty. The enrollment in the British Studies Program for 2009 was approximately 200 students. For more information about the program follow this link to its Web site.

2. Who teaches this class?

Dr. Charles H. Tardy. This will be the 10th time I've taught a course in London and this will be the 8th time the course has focused on intercultural communication. As instructor of the class I design the course, arrange for British faculty to speak to the class, plan field trips and other outside of class activities, make and grade assignments, and anything else that is necessary for the successful conduct of the course. Lectures for the course are given primarily by the British faculty. I will provide orientations, introductions, reviews, etc. when appropriate.

3. Who takes the Intercultural Communication course?

My course is typically a small one, enrolling 8-10 students. About half of my students come from USM while the rest have come from institutions from all over the US. Most students have been undergraduates though graduate students are also eligible. Faculty and post-graduates have also accompanied my class. Click here to see what former students say about the class.

 

4. What do you do in this class?

To see a visual tour, click here. To read more information about the course by click here.

5. Where do British Studies Program students reside?

Students, faculty, administrators, spouses, etc., reside at a King's College residence hall in central London. The facility is near Waterloo Station and the South Bank Arts Complex (i.e., the National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, Globe Theatre). The hall features private rooms each with a small refrigerator, sink, toilet, and shower. Students in nearby rooms share a kitchen with stove, microwave, tv, iron, and dining table. Click here for more information about the residence hall and its location.

 

6. What do students do outside of class?

Everything imaginable. England offers an endless variety of theatres, musical entertainment, festivals, street markets, sports, recreation, shopping, museums, discos, and street entertainers. Students can easily take day trips to such popular destinations as Stonehenge, Bath, Winchester, Canterbury, Brighton, and Cambridge. A 5-day "mini break" provides studens the opportunity to travel abroad. A high-speed train, the Eurostar, can whisk you to Paris in about 3 hours. The faculty and staff of the program have considerable experience and can be very helpful to students as they learn what to do and how to do it, whether it's where to eat, where to get cheap theatre tickets, where the best book stores are, or how to read a bus map.

7. How much will the program cost?

Tuition, fees, flight, and housing cost $x,xxx for undergraduate students, and $x,xxx for graduate students. (fees have not been set for 2012). This does not include meals, elective travel, etc. Financial aid and loans are available for eligible students.

8. When should I apply?

Though registration is open through April 23, many courses fill up or are canceled before then. I encourage students to apply as early as possible. Application materials and details may be found at the program web site ( Or, I can send a hard copy of the viewbook which contains the application form. If you need any additional information, feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone (601-266- 4278).