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LIS580/587: British Libraries and Information Centers
"This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle.
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England."
Shakespeare, King Richard II, Act 2 scene 1
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LIS 580/587 (Graduate Credit)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 curators provide instruction as well as guided tours of a variety of British libraries, museums, and archives.
Students have the opportunity to accompany instructors to sites such as Oxford, Stratford, 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".
Students choose a focus for their research paper a topic related to British children's literature or collection, adult literature or collection, museums, archives, or library services. In addition to the scheduled lectures and tours, students are required to produce a reflective journal and complete an annotated bibliography and research paper on an approved topic.
- Read some of the 2008 students' blogs listed at British Studies LIS Course Blog 08.
- Read some of the 2007 students' blogs listed at British Studies LIS Course Blog 07.
- See a PowerPoint slide show on Literary Scenes from Great Britain, 2007 by Ms. Melissa Wright
- 6 hours Graduate Credit (580/587):
- LIS 580. British Studies in Librarianship. 3 hours. Comparative studies of library and information institutions, bibliographic organization, models of service, and professional practice in the United States and Great Britain
- LIS 587. British Studies Research. 3 hours. Provides the opportunity for an in-depth research paper using the resources of metropolitan London and/or the United Kingdom.
Course Description Syllabus | Information | Faculty
Course Description | Syllabus | Information | Faculty
Application
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.
Registration is handled through the Southern Miss International Programs office so questions about course registration or fees should be directed to them (phone: 601.266.4344, email: studyabroad@usm.edu). Questions about required assignments, academic credit, or grades should be directed to the course faculty.
British Summer Studies Application Information
Financial Aid
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 Frances Sudduth at the British Studies Program Office before requesting a summer 2009 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
Tuition, Fees, Housing, and Flight:
Graduate - $5,699
Undergraduate - $5,499
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Dr. Teresa Welsh
E-mail: teresa.welsh@usm.edu
Faculty Page: http://www.usm.edu/slis/FacWelsh.htm
E-mail: teresa.welsh@usm.edu
Updated 7/07/2008