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University of Edinburgh (2-6 week courses): Text and Context; Creative Writing; Theater & Performance
Courses
Text and Context: July 10 - August 19, 2017
- Modernism: July 10 - 22, 2017
- Scottish Literature: July 24 - August 5, 2017
- Contemporary Literature: August 7 - 19, 2017
Creative Writing: July 10 - August 5, 2017
Theater & Performance: August 7 - 19, 2017
Who should apply?
This is a competitive, intensive program, ideally suited for secondary school teachers.
Course Requirements
Text and Context and Theater & Performance course applications require two reference letters. Creative Writing course applications require one reference letter as well as a writing sample. See Scottish Universities' International Summer School application checklist for further details.
Texts assigned prior to course. Written work dependent on course and graduate credit.
Program Cost
Ranges between £1,431 - £4,519. See Scottish Universities' International Summer School website for details.
| Text and Context | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks |
| £1431 | £2752 | £4150 | |
| Creative Writing | Option 1: Creative Writing (4 weeks) | Option 2: Creative Writing + Contemporary Literature (6 weeks) | Option 3: Creative Writing and Theater & Performance (6 weeks) |
| £2968 | £4190 | £4519 | |
| Theater & Performance | Option 1: Theater & Performance (2 weeks) | Option 2: Theater & Performance + Scottish Literature (4 weeks) | Option 3: Theater & Performance + Modernism + Scottish Literature (6 weeks) |
| £1796 | £3080 | £4335 | |
| Credit Fees | 1 course | 2 courses | 3 courses |
| £70 | £100 |
£130 |
Program cost includes accommodation in the Pollock Halls of Residence, University of Edinburgh and breakfast and dinner at the Pollock Halls cafeteria. Housing with en-suite accommodation is available at an additional cost.
Program cost does not include travel, travel insurance, medical insurance, additional meals, or any other incidentals.
Refund Policy
Scholars will adhere to the SUISS refund and cancellation policies. ESU Branch Scholarship recipients will sign a contract with their Branch wherein they are required to repay the entire scholarship amount (concurrent with SUISS's refund and cancellation policies) if for any reason they must cancel their course of study or are unable to complete the course.
Professional Development Contact Hours and Credit
- Text and Context, 34 hours
- Creative Writing, 60 hours
- Theater and Performance, 30 hours
All students who complete their course receive a certificate of attendance. Credit is available for a modest fee, though not compulsory.
Scholarships
May be available from your local ESU Branch. You may also explore further scholarship and grant resources.
More Information
University of Edinburgh Brochure
To be added to our mailing list, please send your contact information to tlab@esuus.org.
Program Extras for ESU Teacher-Scholars
- "Debating in the Schools" Seminars with educators from the ESU Scotland (tentative)
- "Taking it Back Home" or seminars on teaching applications for the US classroom.
- Continue the conversation back at home with membership in the ESU and ESU Teacher-Scholar Consortium.
Application Details
Download the application form for your program here. Mail form, together with supporting documents to:
TLab-UK
The English-Speaking Union
144 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Application Deadline
March 10, 2017
Scholarship candidates will have earlier deadlines.
