TLab: Travel and Learn Abroad

University of Edinburgh

APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2018 ARE NOW CLOSED

Courses

The ESU has partnered with the University of Edinburgh through the Scottish Universities International Summer Schools program, also known as SUISS, to provide a variety of courses. These are intensive courses ideally suited for secondary school teachers. Study literature, creative writing, or theater - or all three!

Text and Context                                             

• Modernism (July 9-21, 2018)
  Lectures are complimented by visits to the Scottish Parliament, the National Gallery of Modern Art, and more!
• Scottish Literature (July 23 - August 4, 2018)
  Activities include a Ceilidh dance, a Burns Supper, and a formal evening reception at the beautiful Playfair Library.
• Contemporary Literature (August 6-18, 2018)
  This exciting course takes place during the Edinburgh festival season, and includes a performance at the Edinburgh International Festival among many other events.

Creative Writing (July 9 - August 4, 2018)

Theater & Performance (August 6-18)

Download the 2018 SUISS Brochure

PARTICIPANT VIDEOS

Hear ESU TLab SUISS Scholars Michael Mezzo and Lindsey Wrin
speak about their experiences at the University of Edinburgh.

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Program Cost

Below is a list of all the courses offered by SUISS and the ESU. The dates of each program are listed below along with the cost in British Pounds. See more than one course that interests you? You can mix and match multiple courses, provided their dates do not conflict. The prices for combined courses are listed below as well.

Program cost includes accommodation in the Pollock Halls of Residence, University of Edinburgh, with 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 incidentals.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS

The ESU scholarship application period for 2018 has ended. Please check back this fall for information on 2019 scholarship opportunities. Each year, ESU Branches provide nearly 40 full or partial scholarships to teachers throughout the US.

SUISS offers their own scholarships which are completely independent from the ESU. Please read below for more information.

You may also explore further scholarship and grant resources in our fundraising guide. 

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SUISS Scholarships

SUISS offers a number of scholarships to applicants. These opportunities can be explored in greater detail on their website. There are four opportunities which are open to American applicants:

• Partial SUISS Scholarship - All applicants to SUISS programs are eligible to request a partial SUISS Scholarship, worth up to £500. Currently available for 2018.
  
• The Saltire Scholarship - Open to early-career teachers and academics looking to promote Scottish Literature. May only be applied to the Text & Context: Scottish Literature course. Closed for 2018.
• The John McGrath Scholarship - Open to aspiring playwrights and may only be applied to the Theatre & Performance course. Closed for 2018.
• The Elizabeth MacLennan Scholarship - Open to actors, performers, and related theater professionals and may only be applied to the Theatre & Performance course. Closed for 2018.

Please note that because these scholarships are offered by SUISS, staff in Edinburgh are best equipped to answer any and all questions. You can contact them through their website. SUISS is the authoritative source for any information related to their scholarships, not the ESU.

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Professional Development Contact Hours and Credit

• Text and Context: 34 hours
• Creative Writing: 60 hours
• Theater and Performance: 30 hours

All students who successfully complete their course receive a certificate of attendance verifying the number of contact hours. Academic credit is optionally available for a modest fee.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This program is comprised of rigorous, graduate-level seminars. Students are strongly advised to read as many of the texts as possible before arriving in Edinburgh, as time will be limited once the program is underway. The lectures will be pitched high, and lecturers are advised that all students will be familiar with the texts at the time of lecture. To see the reading lists for the different courses, click on the course title: Text and Context, Creative Writing, Theatre & Performance.

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Application Details

Deadline: April 15, 2018

Application Instructions:

1. Download the application for your desired program. (If applying to multiple programs, you must apply to each.)
   
   • Text and Context
   • Creative Writing
   • Theatre and Performance
2. Consult the application checklists on our partner's website here.
3. If applying for an ESU scholarship, follow the instructions here. Scholarship applications have varying deadlines, which are earlier than the program deadlines. If applying for a SUISS scholarship, consult their web page here.
4. Submit your application. All applications should be submitted digitally as one PDF via this form.

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Terms & CONDITIONS

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.

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