I started class today while everyone in the U.S. had the day off. There's a proposed tube strike going on but it didn't affect the Central line which we take to school. I had a class called Reading Pictures, Seeing Stories with a man named Forbes Morlock. It sounds as though it will be a lot of writing and analyzing of art. We will have museum visits every week along with an exercise to complete while there. We'll be going to the Victoria & Albert Museum this Wednesday.
My second class of the day was called Masterpieces of Art which will also include museum visits every Tuesday. These visits however conflict with a Shakespeare class I'm supposed to be taking so I'll most likely have to drop Interpreting Shakespeare and take a course similar to it over the summer or online to fulfill requirements. The professor is a middle-aged women who has been teaching the course for 15 years. Tomorrow we'll be going to the British Museum for a class visit. The class seemed really interesting and a great one to take with all of the art in London.
At least one of the girls from my flat are in every single class so I'll never have to go to class alone. We are also sharing books and planning to study together/help each other with work.
It's too bad you have a scheduling conflict. Masterpieces of Art sounds very cool, though, especially since it includes field trips.
ReplyDeleteIt must be a good feeling to be starting your classes, but it was great to have some time to get settled in your flat and see some things around town.
Love, Aunt Melanie
How cool that your classes take advantage of all the museums in the area. Reading Pictures, Seeing Stories sounds like an excellent course. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that someone from the flat is in all of your classes with you. I would LOVE to take that museum class. Maybe you will discover an appreciation for fine art! Talk to you soon. Love, MOM
ReplyDeleteIt sure is great to hear about your classes. We remember going to those museums. I think that it was Campbell who especially loved the mummies.
ReplyDeleteHayley it looks like you are having a great time! I am anxious to see how classes will be abroad.
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