LIS580/587: British Libraries and Information Centers "This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle. Course Information Course Information Have you ever dreamed of being in the 'sceptred isle' of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Kipling, Lewis Carroll, C.S. Lewis, Jane Austen, and J.K. Rowling - of strolling along the Thames or through the verdant British countryside? Spend a month in the United Kingdom earning credit while learning about famous authors and collections. British librarians, archivists, and information specialists provide instruction as well as guided tours in a variety of British libraries, museums, and archives. Students have the opportunity to accompany faculty to sites such as Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and a 3-day excursion to Edinburgh - and time to explore sites of interest on their own. An historic recreation of the Globe Theatre is within walking distance on the south bank of the Thames and students may purchase tickets to a Shakespeare production. The King's College dorm is a short distance from Waterloo Station, where one may catch the tube to the theatre district in the evening, or to Paddington Station, or to King's Cross Station, site of Harry Potter's "Platform 9 ¾". View Scenes of British Studies. In addition to participating in scheduled lectures and tours, students are required to produce book reviews and a reflective journal for LIS 580 and research paper on an approved topic for LIS 587.
6 Credit Hours: Grading Rubrics All students who are U.S. citizens must have a valid passport. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining any additional documents required for entry into the U.K. Contact the nearest U.K. consulate for information. Students who are accepted for participation in the British Studies Program may apply for financial aid if they meet federal requirements for a Guaranteed Student Loan. Southern Miss students requiring financial aid should contact the British Studies Program Office before requesting a summer 2012 study-abroad financial aid application from the university's Financial Aid Office. Summer Pell Grants, faculty/staff dependent scholarships, faculty/staff tuition waivers, and graduate assistantships are also accepted. Students are advised to begin the financial aid process well in advance of these deadlines. Non-Southern Miss students should apply for financial aid through the school in which they are currently enrolled and seeking a degree. Financial aid agreements between Southern Miss and other schools are available, if requested. If more information is needed, contact the Southern Miss International Programs Office at (601) 266-4344 or fax (601) 266-5699. Costs 2012 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Housing (except mini-break), and Flight: $7,399
2012 GraduateTuition, Fees, Housing (except mini-break) with no Flight: $6,399
E-mail: teresa.welsh@usm.edu Faculty Page: http://www.usm.edu/slis/FacWelsh.htm |
