America's Washington DC

Washington is the capital of the world’s most powerful nation. We take a wonderful tour to explore this city, replete with iconic institutions such as the White House, the Capitol and the Kennedy Centre. A journey down the Mall brings further surprises. We look at its history and the life of George Washington.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

SUGGESTED READING

• The Lost World of Thomas Jefferson, Daniel J. Boorstin, University of Chicago Press 1993
• The War of the Revolution, Christopher Ward
• The Making of a Nation, Gore Vidal

COURSE OUTLINE

• National Mall – One of the best ways to explore this city of monuments.
• The Capitol – American Congress operates here.
• Washington Cathedral – An excellent tour of this wonderful building.
• National Archives – Holds original copies of Declaration of Independence.
• Kennedy Centre for the Arts – Washington’s cultural centre.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Have a greater understanding of travel in Washington D.C.