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

October 2
Wednesday
Mandatory Online Orientation
7pm–10pm

October 5-6
Saturday and Sunday
In DC - on foot
10am–4pm

October 9
Wednesday
Mandatory Final Project Submission Online
7pm–10pm

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.

“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