American Cities
In Person
Washington, D.C.
Monuments & Memorials
February 8-9, 2025
in Washington DC
February 5 online orientation meeting
or
April 26-27
April 23 online orientation meeting
36 credit hours
$275
Washington, D.C.:
Monuments & Memorials
This class covers the founding and design of well-known monuments and attractions in Washington, DC.
Students will not just see the monuments, but explore questions such as why should we memorialize anything? Who decides what monuments and memorials are built and why would that matter? What do we think is missing?
Interrogating the meaning monuments and memorials gives students a deeper understanding of the capital city, the U.S. government, and the unique and sometimes contradictory culture of the United States.
This is a great class for students who have not been to Washington, DC before or for students who want to know more about the major attractions in the DC area.
SCHEDULE
in person
36 credit hours
$275
February 5
Wednesday
Mandatory Online Orientation
7pm–9pm
February 8-9
Saturday and Sunday
In DC - on foot
10am–5pm
February 12
Wednesday
Mandatory Final Project Submission Online
7pm–9pm
More details about your trip:
More about your trip:
Students will be meeting outdoors and traveling through the National Mall and Capitol Hill on foot. This class requires a great deal of walking.
Requirements:
Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as class sessions with your teacher and other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions, including the orientation, and complete all homework.
Please note that your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your first online class session. You will receive details on how to log-in to your online class orientation one day before.
Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
About your instructor:
Rebecca Grawl
Becca is a native Texan whose annual childhood treks to D.C. resulted in a lifelong love of our nation's capital. After graduating from Randolph-Macon Woman's College (now Randolph College), she's pursued a decades-long career in public history and tourism.
Becca can be seen on Mysteries at the Museum on the Travel Channel, is a host and researcher for the Tour Guide Tell All podcast, and has been featured in local press outlets such as DCist, WAMU, Washingtonian, Washington City Paper, and more.
She is also the co-author of the 111 Places in Women's History in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss guidebook, published in 2021.
Reviews of Washington, DC: Monuments & Memorials
“It was an amazing experience and met so many new amazing friends!”
— 2023 Class Participant
It was a really fun weekend knowing more about the city and its history. This weekend class really worth it!!
— 2020 Class Participant
Keep up the good work guys! I have really enjoyed doing my course with you! You are so organized, you take care of your students and thats really cool. Thank you!!
— 111 Places Class Participant