New Orleans on the Mississippi River has been described as the "most unique" city in the United States. We explore New Orleans to discover its history and highlights. We visit areas such as the Garden District and the French quarter, then to the oldest Civil War museum in Southern America, as well as some wonderful houses. And, we find out what the levees are all about.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

SUGGESTED READING

• The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square, Ned Sublette
• Feast of all Saints, Anne Rice
• New Orleans, Lonely Planet

COURSE OUTLINE

• French Quarter – Colonial area part of the old city
• Garden District – Built by the Creole settlers
• Trolley Cars – Trams which provide pleasant public transport
• Jazz – The music of New Orleans
• Levees – Built to hold back the waters of the Mississippi River and the seawater

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Have a greater understanding of travel in New Orleans.