International Summer School at the University of Stirling, Scotland

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Airthrey Loch

Paths for Hiking and Running in the Nearby Ochil Hills

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University of Stirling Innovation Park

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City of Stirling

Stirling City Centre Main Entrance Five minutes by bus or car. 15 minutes by bicycle. Less than an hour to Edinburgh or Glasgow International airports.

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Welcome to Stirling

The University of Stirling is delighted to ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION All International Summer School students will live in welcome international students from around on-campus, apartment-style accommodation in Fraser the world to take part in the International of Allander House. Each student will have their own Summer School (ISS) during the summer of bedroom and share an apartment with up to four other 2013. This prospectus will give you all the students. Most of the accommodation overlooks the information you need about the Summer University’s loch and is only a few minutes’ walk from School programme. all University teaching buildings, library facilities, shops, a theatre, a cinema and social areas.

For more information visit: www.stir.ac.uk/iss EXCELLENT CAMPUS FACILITIES The University has well-equipped classrooms, 24/7 Why choose our computer labs, is fully networked and has ample study areas. In March 2011, the new University library, International Summer School? VGHBGÄRO@MRÄENTQÄÇNNQRÄV@RÄQDNODMDC Ä3GDÄ4MHUDQRHSXiRÄ state-of-the-art sports facilities are available for students FIRST-RATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH SNÄTRDÄ@SÄMNÄBNRS Ä)TRSÄMD@QÄXNTQÄQDRHCDMBDRÄXNTÄVHKKÄÆMCÄ The University of Stirling is home to teaching staff a shopping area with bank, travel agency, bookstore, VGNÄ@QDÄBNMRHRSDMSKXÄ@LNMFRSÄSGDÄADRSÄHMÄSGDHQÄÆDKCRÄ pharmacy and recently expanded minimart. and are dedicated to the success of their students. International students recently voted Stirling to be the GREAT FOR SPORT best university in Scotland and second in the UK for (22ÄRSTCDMSRÄG@UDÄ@BBDRRÄSNÄRNLDÄNEÄSGDÄÆMDRSÄRONQSRÄ a ‘good place to be’ in the most recent International facilities in the UK, with an on-campus golf course and Student Barometer. SQ@HMHMFÄ@B@CDLX ÄRS@SD NE SGD @QSÄÆSMDRRÄBDMSQD Ä@ÄLÄ Olympic-size swimming pool (the National Swimming CITY OF STIRLING – THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS B@CDLX ÄSGDÄ-@SHNM@KÄ3DMMHRÄ"DMSQD ÄRONQSRÄÆDKCRÄ@MCÄ Stirling is a friendly city which is historical yet modern, a new football (soccer) academy. All are included in the international but with a strong community feel. Located ISS programme fee and are available to students. a short drive from the stunning Scottish Highlands and less than an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, Stirling really does offer you the very best of Scotland.

UNSURPASSED BEAUTY The University campus is located on the edge of I wish I had been able to stay for the whole Stirling in 330 acres of stunning countryside. From the programme; the experience was so amazing. All picturesque loch to an 18th-century castle, from the “the people who came as students and the people Ochil Hills to the towering National Wallace Monument, who worked there were wonderful. Scotland the University of Stirling is a feast for the eyes. really changes you. The ISS helped me take full advantage of everything to do in the short time I was there. I miss it so much already! MARIA, ARCADIA UNIVERSITY, USA. CLASS OF 2012. “ www.stir.ac.uk

Contents About the University 6 Stirling City 7 Centrally Located 8 The International Summer School 9 Modules / Classes and Credits 10 What’s on Offer in Block 1? 11 What’s on Offer in Block 2? 16 Programme Details 19 Application Information 20 Further Information and Contacts 21

If you’re going to take classes, why not do so in a place with rolling mountains, pastoral countryside, nightclubs and pubs on cobblestone streets, “and a fairy-tale castle on a hill? If you walk across the high hills near the University and look out over the Forth Valley, you’ll understand why Scottish people are so friendly. It’s hard to be unpleasant in such a beautiful place. CHRIS, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, TENNESSEE, USA. CLASS OF 2008. “

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About the University

If you want an excellent education, superb ACADEMIC Newly refurbished 24-hour computing labs facilities, a warm and friendly campus s s State-of-the-art lecture theatres atmosphere, fabulous scenery and close and seminar rooms for interactive teaching proximity to Europe and some of the UK’s s -DV ÄENTQ ÇNNQÄKHAQ@QXÄVHSGÄHMCHUHCT@K Ä liveliest cities, look no further than the networked study desks University of Stirling. SOCIAL s 1st in Scotland s MacRobert theatre, cinema and café bar s 8th in the UK s Multiple pubs located within a short walk s ÄSGÄHMÄSGDÄ6NQKC of campus offering a vibrant social life s A variety of cafés and restaurants Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 table, 2012. on and near campus Founded in 1967, the University of Stirling is consistently rated highly for both teaching and research. Stirling’s SPORTING main campus is breath-taking. Beneath the stunning s LÄHMCNNQÄ.KXLOHB RHYDÄRVHLLHMFÄONNK Ochil Hills, the campus has a beautiful loch and the s Indoor and outdoor tennis courts 18th-century Airthrey Castle at its centre. It is also s Golf Centre including long and very easy to get around, with all the facilities (housing, short game practice areas and a nine-hole teaching buildings, social and sporting centres) no more golf course than a ten-minute walk apart, ensuring that everything s -DVKXÄQDETQAHRGDCÄÆSMDRRÄ@MCÄBNMCHSHNMHMFÄ you need is close at hand – day or night. centres s 400m athletics track STIRLING IS ALSO RECOGNISED BY LOCAL POLICE s Numerous cross-country running trails AUTHORITIES AS ONE OF THE SAFEST CAMPUSES IN THE UK.

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Stirling City

Stirling is one of the most attractive places to live and study in the UK, offering a vibrant mix of the historic and modern.

STIRLING A vibrant community, Stirling has excellent shops, ISS students visit a wall related to ‘The Troubles’ during a visit to supermarkets, restaurants, programmes of performing Belfast for the module ‘International Relations’. arts and other cultural events and entertainment, with Stirling Castle as a spectacular concert and arts venue In addition to the University’s excellent sporting facilities, throughout the year. The city boasts numerous tourist Stirling’s stunning natural beauty, unspoiled mountains, @SSQ@BSHNMRÄNEÄBTKSTQ@KÄ@MCÄGHRSNQHB@KÄRHFMHÆB@MBDÄSGDÄ lochs and rivers offer an ideal setting for outdoor pursuits. National Wallace Monument; Stirling Castle; Stirling These include golf, walking, canoeing, mountain biking, Smith Art Gallery and Museum; and the Stirling sailing and white water rafting which await you just 20 Highland Games. All of this is on your doorstep. The minutes. The nearby Trossachs National Park, gateway city centre is just two miles from the campus – less than to the Scottish Highlands, is home to some of the most 10 minutes on the University bus, which runs regularly stunning scenery in Scotland and is accessible by regular throughout the summer. public transportation. Hill walking, mountain biking, sailing and white water rafting are just some of the many 3GDÄBHSXÄNEÄ2SHQKHMFÄONOTK@SHNMÄ ÄHMBKTCHMFÄ Ä outdoor pursuits the region is famous for. students) was the ancient capital of Scotland, where Robert the Bruce held a parliament in 1326. Originally THE SCOTTISH PEOPLE a Stone Age settlement, Stirling has been strategically Scottish people are proud of their traditions and heritage, RHFMHÆB@MSÄRHMBDÄ@SÄKD@RSÄSGDÄ1NL@MÄNBBTO@SHNMÄNEÄ and are well known for their friendliness, great sense of Britain, due to its naturally defensible crag and tall hill. humour and excellent education system, which has been This is where Stirling Castle is located, for many years emulated around the world. Scotland is famous for great the historical residence of Scottish kings and queens. inventions which have changed the world, including gas Stirling’s location at the heart of Scotland and with the lighting, penicillin, television, telephone, the pneumatic lowest crossing point of the River Forth, had strategic tyre, radar, and even the theories of electromagnetism. importance. Having a royal castle strengthened Stirling This spirit of pioneering discovery and quality education and led to economic growth but it also made it a target prevails in Scotland today. English is the language most of English invasions. William Wallace defeated the commonly spoken in Scotland, which has a population English at Stirling Bridge in 1297 and in 1314 Robert NEÄ@QNTMCÄÆUDÄLHKKHNMÄODNOKD the Bruce’s battle with the English gave Scotland victory over King Edward II at Bannockburn, on the outskirts of the city of Stirling. Spending eight weeks here, I really felt like I was a part of the community. “I wasn’t just a tourist visiting a foreign country, In recent years Stirling’s historical importance, together I felt like one of the community members. with its innovative development, has been recognised This made the time here more enriching. by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who marked her &NKCDMÄ)TAHKDDÄNMÄSGDÄSGQNMDÄAXÄNEÆBH@KKXÄCDBK@QHMFÄ MARISSA – UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, EAU CLAIRE, USA. CLASS OF 2011. “ Stirling to be Scotland’s newest city on 24 May 2002.

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Centrally Located

Scotland is easy to get to. Many cities across Coaches, buses and trains travel north, south, east and west from Stirling, with many UK destinations, SGDÐFKNADÐÇXÐCHQDBSKXÐSNÐ&K@RFNVÐNQÐ$CHMATQFG Ð including London (by twice daily direct train), reached or with one stop to one of the European hubs easily from Stirling. Bus and coach fares throughout such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London or Paris. Scotland are very reasonable, with prices to Edinburgh You might be surprised to learn that Scotland and Glasgow from as little as a few pounds! HRÐNMKXÐÆUD @MC @ G@KEÐGNTQRÐAXÐ@HQÐEQNLÐSGDÐ42Ð Northeast and less than 12 hours from Asia. Should you want to travel further during your summer in Scotland, students can choose from either Edinburgh SCOTLAND ON YOUR DOORSTEP NQÄ&K@RFNVÄ(MSDQM@SHNM@KÄ@HQONQSRÄSNÄS@JDÄÇHFGSRÄCHQDBSÄ Stirling is a city at the geographical heart of Scotland to London (approx. one hour), Europe (around two and has superb links to the rest of the country and hours to most destinations) and a large selection ADXNMC Ä$CHMATQFGÄ@MCÄ&K@RFNVÄ@QDÄNMKXÄÄLHMTSDRÄ of international destinations. The recent growth in away by road or rail. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, the number of budget airlines has ensured that it is home to the new Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh is now affordable to reach many UK and European Castle and two of the world’s largest cultural festivals destinations, with prices direct to Europe as cheap as held in August each year – the Edinburgh International £60 return. Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe as well as numerous NSGDQÄEDRSHU@KRÄCDCHB@SDCÄSNÄÆKL ÄBNLDCXÄ@MCÄLNQD

An hour west of Edinburgh is the city of Glasgow, the The University of Stirling provides a great home largest city in Scotland and home to some of the most base for journeys around Scotland, the UK, and “Europe. I met great friends whom I travelled with beautiful architecture in Europe. With a vibrant mix of and will keep in touch with when I return home. museums and shops, and a lively music and arts scene, Glasgow is a great option for a day or night out. HANNAH – UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, USA.“ Once in Scotland, travelling around is straightforward. CLASS OF 2011.

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The International Summer School

The University of Stirling International largest on-shore wind farm; sports stadiums such @RÄ(AQNWÄ@MCÄ,TQQ@XÆDKCÄSGDÄRHSDÄNEÄSGDÄ!@SSKDÄ Summer School (ISS) is open to students of Killiecrankie; poetry readings at the Tolbooth from around the world. The broad programme arts centre in Stirling; sites of political importance means you can sample student life at the in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland; and the University, whilst gaining credits towards your National Wallace Monument. All are included in the degree programme at your home institution. programme fee. The ISS is run by a dedicated team within the 4MHUDQRHSXiRÐ(MSDQM@SHNM@KÐ.EÆBD ORIENTATION Before your arrival we provide a comprehensive Student Handbook to all students, including a The programme fee includes all tuition costs, practical information such as a calendar for the your own room in a shared apartment, summer with timetable of your modules and a comprehensive orientation and social considerable information preparing you for your OQNFQ@LLD ÄBNLOTKRNQXÄ@MCÄNOSHNM@KÄÆDKCÄSQHOR Ä time in Scotland. When you arrive, we’ll pick you Sports Centre membership, and transfers to and up from the airport and take you to the on-campus from the airport on designated days. accommodation. You will attend a welcome reception with your fellow students at Airthrey STUDYING ABROAD Castle overlooking the University’s picturesque loch Studying abroad is a great experience. Students followed by a full orientation programme around should remember that during your time here there Stirling and surrounding area, as well as inductions to will be many opportunities to explore and experience the University facilities. Scottish, British and European culture but that the OQHL@QXÄOTQONRDÄNEÄSGDÄSQHOÄHRÄSNÄRSTCX Ä3GDÄ(22ÄHR ÄÆQRSÄ SOCIAL ACTIVITIES and foremost, an academic programme. Social activities and social trips are an important part of the programme. Day trips to St Andrews, CLASSES / MODULES Glasgow and Edinburgh are included in your The ISS is structured in two four-week blocks – programme fee. There will also be opportunities you can either chose to study for four weeks or to visit other Scottish treasures such as Loch Ness, for the full eight weeks. You’ll study a range of Glencoe, the Highlands and the Isle of Skye, as well different academic modules and classes as well activities such as ‘land yachting’ on West Sands in St as have the chance to take part in a range of Andrews, all at discounted rates. Each study block social and cultural activities with your fellow of four weeks ends with a ‘ceilidh’, a traditional ISS students. Scottish country dance.

EXPERIENTIAL EXCURSIONS HOUSING A key feature of the Stirling ISS is the out-of-class 8NTÄVHKKÄKHUDÄVHSGÄTOÄSNÄÆUDÄNEÄXNTQÄEDKKNVÄ(22ÄRSTCDMSRÄ learning which will be an integral part of each in a fully furnished apartment on campus which has module. The content will vary depending on the shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. You will have subject studied but excursions include visits to the your own bedroom. Teaching buildings and other national tourism agency Visit Scotland; Europe’s facilities are a short walk away.

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Modules / Classes and Credits

The modules / classes are offered over two wish to gain depending on your individual and home university requirements. Each module is made up of ENTQ VDDJÐAKNBJR Ð8NTÐB@MÐD@QMÐTOÐSNÐÐ taught and excursion components, giving you the Stirling credits, which equals 12 US or 20 opportunity to enjoy University teaching both in and ECTS credits, over the eight weeks of the ISS. out of the classroom. The programme dates have been designed SNÐÆSÐHMÐVHSGÐSD@BGHMFÐSHLDRÐHMÐANSGÐSGDÐ4*Ð BLOCK 1: 15 JUNE – 13 JULY 2013 and overseas, and also to enable you to take s !QHDEÄ$MBNTMSDQRÄ MÄ(MSQNCTBSHNMÄSNÄ6QHSHMFÄ Short Stories advantage of social events such as the world s $CTB@SHNMÄ@MCÄ+D@QMHMFÄ Ä4*Ä/DQRODBSHUD famous Edinburgh festivals which begin in &QDDMÄ/NKHSHBRÄ3GDNQXÄ@MCÄ/Q@BSHBD early August. s s Issues in Moral Philosophy s 1DKHFHNMÄ@MCÄ"NMÇHBS BLOCK 1: 15 JUNE – 13 JULY 2013 s Marketing and Branding Scotland (bl. 1) BLOCK 2: 13 JULY – 10 AUGUST 2013 s Photographing the Urban s Psychology of Evil (bl. 1) (EÄXNTÄBGNNRDÄSNÄRSTCXÄVHSGÄTRÄENQÄSGDÄÆQRSÄNQÄ s 2ONQSÄ,@M@FDLDMSÄ@MCÄ"TKSTQDÄ second four-week block only, you will study A European Perspective two modules. s 2BNSSHRGÄ'HRSNQXÄ3GDÄ"NUDM@MSDQR OR s Scotland on the Screen If you choose to study with us for a full eight s English Language and Study Skills* weeks you can choose to study a total of three or four modules. BLOCK 2: 13 JULY – 10 AUGUST 2013 s Psychology of Evil (bl. 2) Each module is assessed by a combination of exam, s Crime and Justice in Scotland DRR@X ÄOQDRDMS@SHNM ÄO@QSHBHO@SHNMÄ@MCÄÆDKCVNQJ Ä s ,NMRSDQRÄ@MCÄ5@LOHQDRÄ3GDÄ(LO@BSÄNEÄ!QHSHRGÄ ÄETKKÄ4MHUDQRHSXÄNEÄ2SHQKHMFÄNEÆBH@KÄSQ@MRBQHOSÄNEÄXNTQÄ Gothic on Contemporary Popular Culture studies will be provided at the end of the programme, s International Relations along with a suggested grade conversion scale s 2BNSSHRGÄ'HRSNQXÄ3GDÄ)@BNAHSDR for your home institution. s Marketing and Branding Scotland (bl. 2) s Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland Each Stirling module earns 11 Stirling credits, which is s The Economics of Climate Change DPT@KÄSN s European Business and Marketing Culture s three US credits, enabling you to take six US credits s Internship for International Summer School (during a four-week block) or nine to 12 US credits (during an eight-week block), or For the latest information about the 2013 ISS s ÆUDÄ$"32ÄBQDCHSR ÄDM@AKHMFÄXNTÄSNÄS@JDÄSDMÄ$"32Ä modules, please visit: www.stir.ac.uk/iss/modules BQDCHSRÄCTQHMFÄ@ÄENTQ VDDJÄAKNBJÄNQÄÄSNÄÄ *The University will offer modules in English Language and ECTS credits (during an eight-week block). Study Skills during ISS 2013. These modules will be offered CTQHMFÄ!KNBJÄÄ@MCÄVHKKÄADÄRODBHÆB@KKXÄ@HLDCÄ@SÄRSTCDMSRÄ VGNRDÄÆQRSÄK@MFT@FDÄHRÄMNSÄ$MFKHRGÄ@MCÄVGNÄCNÄMNSÄPTHSDÄLDDSÄ 2ODBHÆBÄSQ@MREDQÄ@QQ@MFDLDMSRÄVHKKÄCDODMCÄNMÄXNTQÄ the English language requirements for entering the ISS directly. home university’s policy on transferring credits from These students will be very much part of the ISS, will live with @Ä4*ÄTMHUDQRHSX Ä3GHRÄFHUDRÄXNTÄSGDÄÇDWHAHKHSXÄSNÄCDBHCDÄ other ISS students, and be able to fully participate in all the the length of programme and number of credits you RNBH@KÄDUDMSRÄ@MCÄÆDKCÄSQHOR Ä%NQÄLNQDÄHMENQL@SHNM Ä visit www.stir.ac.uk/iss/modules www.stir.ac.uk 11 What’s on Offer in Block 1? (15 June – 13 July) KKÐLNCTKDRÐ@QDÐDPTHU@KDMSÐSNÐSGQDDÐ42ÐBQDCHSRÐNQÐÆUDÐ$"32ÐBQDCHSR

Brief Encounters: An Introduction to Writing Short Stories (ISS9BE) This module has been designed to help students realise their creative potential by producing original @MCÄRSHLTK@SHMFÄRGNQSÄÆBSHNM Ä3D@BGHMFÄVHKKÄBNMRHRSÄ of specialist workshops conducted by an expert HMÄSGDÄÆDKC Ä(MÄ@CCHSHNMÄSNÄDMF@FHMFÄVHSGÄOQ@BSHB@KÄ aspects of craft and technique, students will learn how to create believable, compelling characters and how to make them live (and die!) on the page. They will also have the opportunity to visit sites of historic importance and natural beauty to inspire their writing.

$7"412(.-2 The course will culminate in a live ‘reading’ at a leading local arts centre when students will have the chance to share the stage with a prominent Scottish writer.

Education and Learning: On an ISS visit to St Andrews, students explore the end of the pier. A UK Perspective (ISS9EL) &QDDMÐ/NKHSHBRÐ3GDNQXÐ@MCÐ/Q@BSHBDÐ(22&/ This module will introduce you to the UK and Scottish education systems. We will explore the This introductory module provides students with purposes of education and how this translates into an understanding of environmental issues and the the UK education system, and the wider issues of characteristic features in environmental problem learner identities, some of which are unique to solving; illustrate the multitude of concepts, ideologies, the UK. What are the implications of social class? actors and political settings involved in environmental Does school uniform impact on learning? How is politics; make you aware of the shared as well as behaviour management constructed and why? RODBHÆBÄCHKDLL@RÄHMÄDMUHQNMLDMS@KÄONKHSHBRÄ@MCÄONKHBXÄ What impact might regional languages and culture, evaluate the link between environmental policy ethnicity or sexuality have? intentions and reality. Key areas this module will focus $7"412(.-2 on include political parties, EU / US environmental This module normally will include a visit to a local school relations, green consumerism and environmental to observe the Scottish education system in action. We protest campaigns. also visit the Scotland Street Museum in Glasgow. This is a famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh building which $7"412(.-2 was used as a school until 1979 and is now a museum This module includes a day visit to Whitelee Windfarm about education in Scotland. in Glasgow, Europe’s largest on-shore windfarm.

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Issues in Moral Philosophy (ISS9MP) KNNJHMFÄ@SÄVG@SÄ@BST@KKXÄBNMRSHSTSDRÄhBNMÇHBSiÄHRÄHSÄSGDÄ same as ‘violence’, for example?), second, by looking Many of our moral beliefs are acquired and held quite @SÄVGDSGDQÄRTBGÄBNMÇHBSÄHRÄ@BST@KKXÄHMGDQDMSÄHMÄVG@SÄVDÄ subconsciously; they are products of our upbringing and perceive as ‘religion’ today, and third, by looking at the RNBH@KHR@SHNM ÄQ@SGDQÄSG@MÄNEÄNTQÄNVMÄQDÇDBSHNMÄ@ANTSÄSGDÄ QNKDÄSGDÄLDCH@ÄOK@XRÄHMÄCDÆMHMFÄSGDRDÄSDQLRÄ@MCÄSGDHQÄ right and the good. But sometimes we are forced, by the relationship for us. Finally, this module broadens its circumstances that we face, to think critically about our perspective to focus on what global lessons can LNQ@KÄADKHDER Ä@MCÄSNÄQDÇDBSÄNMÄVG@SÄVDÄNTFGSÄSNÄADKHDUD Ä be learned from Europe. The course gives a more critical We might have to ask, for instance, whether it is right to perspective on what we see happening around us in the TRDÄ@MHL@KRÄENQÄENNCÄNQÄVGDSGDQÄNTQÄRS@SDÄV@RÄITRSHÆDCÄ name of religion, and insight into why some religions in embarking on a particular war; or what kind of care RSQTFFKDÄLNQDÄSG@MÄNSGDQRÄVHSGÄSGDÄM@STQDÄNEÄBNMÇHBS we ought to take of the natural environment. Even if such questions are not forced upon us by circumstances, $7"412(.-2 VDÄRGNTKCÄDMF@FDÄHMÄRNLDÄJHMCÄNEÄBQHSHB@KÄQDÇDBSHNMÄNMÄ Students will visit the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life NTQÄLNQ@KÄADKHDERÄHEÄVDÄ@QDÄSNÄADÄQDRONMRHAKDÄ@MCÄQ@SHNM@KÄ and Art, in Glasgow. beings, we must think for ourselves about moral matters (as about other matters), rather than simply being led by conventional opinions or ruling orthodoxies. Marketing and Branding Scotland (ISS9BS) In this module we will engage in critical, philosophical This module introduces the importance of culture QDÇDBSHNMÄNMÄLNQ@KHSX ÄAXÄDW@LHMHMFÄ@ÄMTLADQÄNEÄCHEÆBTKSÄ HMÄL@QJDSHMFÄNODQ@SHNMRÄVHSGÄRODBHÆBÄQDEDQDMBDÄ moral issues, including questions about abortion, our to Scotland. Framed within a review of Scotland’s treatment of animals, environmental values, punishment economic and cultural history from both a Scottish and world hunger. This module will introduce you to and global perspective, it examines the relevance of some of the central issues in moral philosophy – both national identity and country-of-origin effect (also normative issues about how we should live, and more known as nation branding) in the creation of brand theoretical issues about right and wrong. value. Contemporary case studies within food and drink production and the cultural industries will $7"412(.-2 be used to illustrate core course concepts. Special We will tour sites in Edinburgh pertinent to the Scottish attention will be given to the internationalisation Enlightenment period. Of particular interest is the Scottish process of small- and medium-sized enterprises, philosopher David Hume, whose moral standpoint is one citing Scottish examples. A multi-disciplinary of those considered in this module. approach makes this course accessible and interesting to students with a limited marketing background but also useful and informative to business and 1DKHFHNMÐ@MCÐ"NMÇHBSÐ(221" marketing students who wish to develop their knowledge in this niche area. Everywhere we look today, from our television screens SNÄSGDÄRSQDDSRÄNEÄNTQÄBHSHDR ÄVDÄRDDÄBNMÇHBSÄHMÄSGDÄM@LDÄNEÄ $7"412(.-2 religion. Some at verbal level, some at military level, some The instructor will lead an excursion to either a Scottish at a catastrophic level. Why does it appear that religion beverage maker / food producer or Scotland’s national @MCÄBNMÇHBSÄRDDLÄSNÄFNÄG@MCÄHMÄG@MCÄ3GHRÄLNCTKDÄVHKKÄ tourism agency. DWOKNQDÄSGDÄM@STQDÄNEÄSGHRÄRTOONRDCÄQDK@SHNMRGHO ÄÆQRSÄAXÄ www.stir.ac.uk 13

Photographing the Urban (ISS9PU) Psychology of Evil (ISS9EV) This art history module draws inspiration from This introductory psychology module examines the Scottish historical architecture and explores the psychology of evil from a variety of perspectives. representation of the built environment through 6DÄVHKKÄDWOKNQDÄRTBGÄPTDRSHNMRÄ@RÄ(RÄDUHKÄBNMRSQTBSDCÄ various artistic genres including painting, media, Can understanding the complexity of hate foster greater optics and photography. Underpinning the awareness of inter-group relations? Is evil a matter of LNCTKDÄHRÄ@MÄ@BPTHRHSHNMÄNEÄRJHKKRÄHMÄÆMDÄ@QSÄCHFHS@KÄ individual difference? Can psychology identify patterns in photography. Please note, this module is not an the nature of evil? Can understanding these patterns help introduction to photography. us to develop more harmonious relations, and if so how?

Students will research and create their own The Battle of Bannockburn (1314) will be taken as a photographic portfolios based on class assignments starting point for this module. We will explore how and lecture material about the history of photography. ‘evil’ was embodied in the battle, which saw the During the course, students will have the Scottish battle the English near Stirling and involved opportunity to develop skills and new knowledge William Wallace (‘Braveheart’) and Robert the Bruce. HMÄSGDÄENKKNVHMFÄ@QD@RÄÆMDÄ@QSÄCHFHS@KÄOGNSNFQ@OGXÄ Can understanding evil be applied to our world in principles of photo documentation; location 2013? Psychological theories will be presented and photography; and image editing. SDRSDCÄ@F@HMRSÄRODBHÆBÄQD@K VNQKCÄDW@LOKDRÄEQNLÄU@QHNTRÄ geographical and historical contexts. $7"412(.-2 This module includes a one-day excursion to $7"412(.-2 relevant local sites and a 19th century Scottish We will visit the National Wallace Monument, located mansion, complementing what is learned in near the site of the Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297), the classroom. using the battle as a case study for examining theories Note: digital camera required. around evil.

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Sport Management and Culture: A European Perspective (ISS9SM) That Scotland can lay claim to being the home of modern day golf makes it an ideal place to learn about the integration of culture, management and sport. The aim of this module is to teach you about how sport is managed in Scotland and in Europe, and about how it is incorporated into the thread of Scottish culture. The module will include a mixture of lectures and seminars, @BBNLO@MHDCÄAXÄ@B@CDLHBÄÆDKCÄSQHORÄSNÄ2BNSSHRGÄRONQSRÄ clubs and organisations, providing students with an TMCDQRS@MCHMFÄSG@SÄRONQSÄHRÄHMÇTDMBDCÄAXÄBTKSTQ@KÄ Scotland on the Screen (ISS9SS) traditions, social values and economic factors. 3GHRÄLNCTKDÄDWOKNQDRÄHL@FDRÄNEÄ2BNSK@MCÄHMÄÆKLÄ@MCÄ $7"412(.-2 television in the context of historically recurrent Scottish 3GHRÄLNCTKDÄVHKKÄHMBKTCDÄÆDKCÄUHRHSRÄSNÄ@ÄMTLADQÄ cultural themes, with sideways references to literature of professional Scottish sporting venues, which in and Scottish history, and an introductory approach to the past has included visits to the St Andrews Links the topic of representation. Trust, Hampden Park (home to Scottish football) and ,TQQ@XÆDKC ÄGNLDÄSNÄ2BNSSHRGÄQTFAX 3GDÄSGDLDRÄNEÄSGDÄLNCTKDÄ@QDÄ2BNSK@MCÄHMÄ'NKKXVNNCÄ Brigadoon to Braveheart (Scotland on the American RBQDDMÄ4QA@MÄ2BNSK@MCÄ"TKSTQDÄ@MCÄ"QHLDÄ Scottish History: The Covenanters (ISS9TC) %HKLL@JHMFÄHMÄ2BNSK@MCÄSGDÄ(LONQS@MBDÄNEÄ2GNQSRÄ@MCÄ SGDÄ/NKHSHBRÄNEÄ1DOQDRDMS@SHNMÄ"NMSDLONQ@QXÄ2BNSK@MCÄ In a recent poll by the BBC, the Covenanters were in Cinema and Television. voted, by experts and viewers alike, among the top ten most important Scottish history topics. Why $7"412(.-2 exactly did the Covenanters choose to defy Charles I? This module will include a trip to a celebrated screen Why did the movement resurface in the Restoration location in Central Scotland and / or a visit from a DQ@Ä3GDLDRÄDWOKNQDCÄHMÄSGHRÄLNCTKDÄHMBKTCDÄQDF@KÄ 2BNSSHRGÄÆKLL@JDQ union and the problem of absentee monarchy after 1603; the growth of opposition to the policies of Charles I; the course and nature of the Covenanting Stirling becomes your home; your enchanting revolution; Scottish involvement in the ‘War of the home. For four weeks, you are living in a magical Three Kingdoms’; the English conquest of Scotland; “world where you wake up to the sound of bagpipes republican rule; and the re-emergence of the and wander through the greenest forests you’ve Covenanting movement after 1660. ever seen. You can climb mountain where you can look out over your kingdom, sobered by clean, $7"412(.-2 cool air, and bring new perspective to your life. This module will visit St Giles Cathedral and the ERIN MARIN, SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, USA. Covenanters’ Prison at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. CLASS OF 2012. “ www.stir.ac.uk

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Psychology of Evil (ISS9EV) International Relations (ISS9IR) See page 13. This module explores contemporary issues and debates that shape world politics today. It starts by introducing International Relations (IR) theory before turning to two Crime and Justice in Scotland (ISS9CJ) AQN@CÄSGDLDRÄSG@SÄCNLHM@SDÄ(1ÄBNMÇHBSÄ@MCÄOD@BD Ä*DXÄ issues covered include nuclear weapons, private military This module is designed to introduce students to the companies, humanitarian intervention and failed states. subject of criminology through the lens of the Scottish 6DÄVHKKÄ@KRNÄ@OOKXÄSGDÄSGDLDRÄNEÄBNMÇHBSÄ@MCÄOD@BDÄSNÄ Criminal Justice System. The module begins with an @ÄB@RDÄRSTCXÄNEÄSGDÄ-NQSGDQMÄ(QDK@MCÄBNMÇHBSÄDWOKNQHMFÄ overview of the Scottish Criminal Justice System before the key political developments and the transition to a examining the major avenues by which the public ONRSÄBNMÇHBSÄRDSSKDLDMS Ä3GHRÄLNCTKDÄVHKKÄ@KRNÄHMBKTCDÄ obtain information about crime – as victims of crime a workshop that examines the use of wall murals to @MCÄEQNLÄSGDÄLDCH@Ä@MCÄNEÆBH@KÄRS@SHRSHBR Ä3GDÄLNCTKDÄ @QSHBTK@SDÄBNMÇHBSÄÄONRS BNMÇHBSÄHCDMSHSX examines the processes that have developed our CDÆMHSHNMRÄNEÄBQHLDÄ@MCÄSGDÄAQN@CDQÄRNBH@KÄ@MCÄONKHSHB@KÄ $7"412(.-2 context within which this crime occurs. This module includes a day trip visit to Belfast where we will undertake a historical / political tour of the city taking $7"412(.-2 in the wall murals and other key sites linked with the This module includes a visit to HM Prison Glenochil, an -NQSGDQMÄ(QDK@MCÄBNMÇHBS Ä2STCDMSRÄS@JHMFÄSGHRÄLNCTKDÄ adult male prison near Stirling. may incur a small additional charge for the trip to Belfast.

Monsters and Vampires: The Impact of British Scottish History: The Jacobites (ISS9TJ) &NSGHBÐNMÐ"NMSDLONQ@QXÐ/NOTK@QÐ"TKSTQDÐ The focus of enduring romanticism and myth, (ISS9MV) the Jacobites – supporters of the senior line of Focusing on key texts from the nineteenth century, the Stuart dynasty against William of Orange and this course aims to explore the ways in which Gothic his successors – remain an intriguing subject. This tropes established during this period recur throughout module will explore the nature of Jacobite support, contemporary popular culture. We will discuss the as well as its impact on wider British history. Themes representation of monsters and vampires as they BNUDQDCÄHMBKTCDÄNOONRHSHNMÄSNÄSGDÄLNM@QBGXÄCTQHMFÄ appear in the British nineteenth-century Gothic texts the seventeenth century; the reign of James VII and Frankenstein, the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde SGDÄh&KNQHNTRÄ1DUNKTSHNMiÄSGDÄÆQRSÄ)@BNAHSDÄQHRHMFÄSGDÄ and DraculaÄ@MCÄSGDHQÄHMÇTDMBDÄNMÄONOTK@QÄM@QQ@SHUDRÄ massacre of Glencoe; the Jacobite wars in Ireland; RTBGÄ@RÄSGNRDÄENTMCÄHMÄÆBSHNM ÄÆKL ÄSUÄ@MCÄLTRHBÄUHCDN Ä the parliamentary union of 1707; the Jacobite risings Assessment will be through presentation and essay. NEÄÄ@MCÄÄ@MCÄSGDÄ$TQNOD@MÄBNMSDWSÄNEÄ Jacobitism. $7"412(.-2 This course will also include a tour around The Edinburgh $7"412(.-2 Dungeon and a visit to the Gothic theme bar The Jekyll 3GHRÄLNCTKDÄVHKKÄHMBKTCDÄ@ÄÆDKCÄSQHOÄSNÄ*HKKHDBQ@MJHD Ä@Ä & Hyde. On this excursion we will explore ideas of Gothic JDXÄRHSDÄCTQHMFÄSGDÄÆQRSÄ)@BNAHSDÄQDADKKHNMÄNEÄÄHMÄ tourism, Gothic marketing, and the end of Gothic. support of King James VII, and to nearby Sherrifmuir, SGDÄRHSDÄNEÄSGDÄE@LNTRÄA@SSKDÄNEÄ www.stir.ac.uk 17

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Marketing and Branding Scotland (ISS9BS) European Business and Marketing Culture (ISS9EU) See page 12. This module is designed to introduce the theory, nature and practice of international business and marketing Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland (ISS9WS) by understanding the cultural dimension of doing business between European nations and globally. The !DSVDDMÄÄ@MCÄ ÄCTQHMFÄXD@QRÄNEÄONKHSHB@KÄ@MCÄ political, economic, social, technological, environmental religious turmoil, around 4,000 people were accused @MCÄKDF@KÄEQ@LDVNQJÄ/$23$+ÄHRÄTRDCÄÆQRSKXÄSNÄDW@LHMDÄ of witchcraft in Scotland. This module will examine the origins in inter-European and global trade before SGHRÄRHFMHÆB@MSÄ@RODBSÄNEÄ2BNSSHRGÄGHRSNQX ÄKNNJHMFÄ@SÄSGDÄ considering the contemporary situation of the phenomenon of witchcraft belief as part of early-modern European Union and the workings of inter-region and culture, as well as its prosecution. Other themes that international trade. Once the broader scene is set, VHKKÄADÄBNUDQDCÄHMBKTCDÄQDKHFHNM ÄONOTK@QÄBTKSTQD ÄK@VÄ particular country and company case studies are used and order, illness and death, community tensions and to demonstrate how individual managers might tackle gender issues. We will also consider the continuity and such issues in practice. development of ideas about magic and witchcraft. Students without a background in management $7"412(.-2 disciplines are given an introduction to key ideas of This module will visit the village of Dunning, Maggie how businesses operate in response to the cultural Wall’s monument near Dunning, Robert Kirk’s burial site demands of the markets in which they operate. and the Fairy Tree at Aberfoyle, all sites related to early Students more familiar with management studies modern witchcraft in Scotland. will have a unique opportunity to develop their knowledge by conducting independent research guided by the module instructor based on the The Economics of Climate Change (ISS9EC) unique learning opportunity of experiencing $TQNOD@MÄBTKSTQDÄÆQRSÄG@MC Ä KKÄRSTCDMSRÄVHKKÄ This module provides a background to the debate over, be encouraged to combine class teaching and causes of, issues and potential solutions to climate independent study with their travels and change using an economics-based approach. Key interaction with the wider European cultural @QD@RÄ@CCQDRRDCÄAXÄSGHRÄLNCTKDÄ@QDÄGNVÄG@RÄSGDÄHRRTDÄ environment. of climate change arisen; the costs and uncertainty associated with climate change; policy instruments; and $7"412(.-2 the problem of international cooperation. Previous excursions have taken students to experience important historical remnants of trade $7"412(.-2 such as the Forth and Clyde Canal (now a major We will visit one of Scotland’s power generating plants tourist attraction) as well as privileged behind- to demonstrate the way in which power companies the-scenes visits to learn about successful export respond to and deal with the climate change issue. companies. Future excursions will feature similar destinations and students can learn about the trade in products as diverse as whisky and construction To date, the best time of my life. materials from a cultural perspective. “I will have fond memories of Stirling forever. DYLAN, FLINDERS UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA. “ CLASS OF 2012. www.stir.ac.uk 18 International Summer School

Sports Management module visits a football (soccer) stadium in Glasgow.

Internship for International Summer School oral communication skills. Students can expect to spend approximately 140 hours in their internship (ISS9IN) placement and an additional ten hours on associated This exciting opportunity, run in partnership with the BK@RRQNNLÄRDRRHNMR ÄQDUHDVÄC@XR ÄVQHSHMFÄQDÇDBSHUDÄ Career Development Centre here at the University of journals, and online tutorials run by the Career Stirling, will give students opportunities to carry out four- Development Centre. Assessment will take the week internships in a number of sectors in the Stirling form of a presentation given about your internship, area. These sectors include sports, environmental science, completion of your journals and submission of a ONKHSHBR ÄBG@QHSXÄÄMNM OQNÆSÄ@MCÄL@QJDSHMF ÄSGNTFGÄSGHRÄ project report. Please see the inside back cover for list is subject to change and additional internship areas more information. will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students who choose this module will spend the whole four-week block in the internship placement. Important note: Students from outside of the EU/EEA/ Students should be aware that the internship Switzerland taking this module must enrol full-time in ISS Block 1 (and take two modules) before being allowed to placement is full-time. embark on the internship module. Students may also be required to obtain an appropriate UK visa, such as a Tier 4 Through this internship, students will develop an visa, the cost of which will be additional. Please also note understanding of the UK labour market and the the earlier application deadline on page 19. RODBHÆBÄRDBSNQÄNEÄSGDHQÄHMSDQMRGHOÄCDUDKNOÄSGDHQÄ %NQÄLNQDÄCDS@HKR ÄUHRHSÄVVV RSHQ @B TJHRRHMSDQMRGHO team working skills; and hone their written and

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Programme Details

3GDÐ(22ÐEDDRÐ@QDÐÇDWHAKDÐCDODMCHMFÐNMÐGNVÐ PROGRAMME FEES long you study for and how many modules you take. The fees include the majority of your BLOCK 1 OR BLOCK 2 £2,600 costs whilst you are in Scotland attending the TWO MODULES International Summer School. BLOCK 1 & BLOCK 2 v 3GDÄOQNFQ@LLDÄEDDRÄ@QDÄCDS@HKDCÄQHFGSÄ@MCÄHMBKTCD THREE MODULES BLOCK 1 & BLOCK 2 All tuition fees s v s On-campus accommodation in single study TWO MODULES AND INTERNSHIP bedrooms with high-speed internet connection and MODULE HMÄETKKXÄETQMHRGDCÄÇ@SR BLOCK 1 & BLOCK 2 v s Comprehensive orientation programme, beginning before you arrive and continuing upon your arrival FOUR MODULES KKÄÆDKCÄSQHORÄ@MCÄDWBTQRHNMRÄVHSGÄSGDÄDWBDOSHNMÄNEÄ@ÄÄ s Please note that if you are applying via one of our small charge for ISS9IR) providers / partner universities / study abroad agents Social activities – welcome and goodbye events, trips s that the programme fee will vary accordingly. and a Scottish ceilidh s Sports Centre membership (including gym, classes, @MCÄSGDÄLÄONNK IMPORTANT DATES: APPLICATION AND Airport transfer on designated days s WITHDRAWAL In addition, optional social events and sporting opportunities will be offered to all students; in years past these have included kayaking, canoeing, cycling, Application dates Block karaoke nights, pub quiz nights and much more. The only additional costs you will have once at Stirling Block 1 and 2 with will be for your food, an occasional textbook and costs Friday 29 March 2013 ISS internship module for any weekend travel you may chose to do. (ISS9IN)

Friday 26 April 2013 Block 1 start

Friday 3 May 2013 Block 2 start The ISS at the University of Stirling was the best possible program that I could’ve “participated in; an ideal location that makes it easy to travel around the UK, with excellent In order to cancel, students must contact the ISS by study topics and options, wonderful instructors. email or phone no later than the dates listed on the It was honestly the best experience of my ISS Application Pack. Students may be liable to pay entire life. I met people from all over the world cancellation penalties. that I will continue to keep in touch with! JESSICA, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, USA. CLASS OF 2012. “

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Application Information

REQUIREMENTS In order to participate in the University of Stirling’s International Summer School you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, ECTS grade average ‘B’ or equivalent academic record.

You should submit all of the following application materials by Friday 26 April 2013 (Block 1 start) or %QHC@XÄÄ,@XÄÄ!KNBJÄÄRS@QS s MÄNEÆBH@KÄSQ@MRBQHOSÄEQNLÄXNTQÄGNLDÄTMHUDQRHSX s One academic reference or recommendation from someone who has taught you at university or college, or a reference provided by your exchange or study abroad co-ordinator – this reference RGNTKCÄBNMÆQLÄXNTQÄ@AHKHSXÄSNÄRSTCXÄHMÄ@ÄMDVÄRSTCXÄ abroad environment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE If you are a non-native English speaker see additional Additional information and advice on the UK and requirements at www.stir.ac.uk/study-in-theuk/entry- Scottish education systems and visa procedures can be requirements-and-english-language obtained by visiting the British Council’s website in your BNTMSQXÄwww.britishcouncil.org For more information and the ISS Application Pack, visit: www.stir.ac.uk/iss/application You may also wish to visit the UK visas website for @CCHSHNM@KÄHMENQL@SHNMÄ@MCÄ@CUHBDÄwww.ukvisas.gov.uk When your completed application materials are QDBDHUDC ÄVDÄVHKKÄQDUHDVÄXNTQÄÆKDÄ@MC ÄHEÄXNTÄ The University works with a number of partners who are meet the ISS requirements, send you an offer letter happy to assist with your application should you wish for admission with a listing of your pre-approved this. Contact details are provided on the next page. modules and an Acceptance Form. Members of the International Summer School team at the University of Stirling are also happy to assist you We will then ask you to return the Acceptance Form throughout the application process ([email protected]). in order to secure your modules and accommodation. ,NCTKDRÄVHKKÄADÄÆKKDCÄNMÄ@ÄÆQRSÄBNLD ÄÆQRSÄRDQUDCÄ basis so make sure you apply early. There was not a moment where I found myself looking for things to do while at ISS. There are so “many different places to explore, people to get BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Final details about orientation and other useful to know, and experiences to share that you couldn’t possibly be bored. ISS definitely gave me a summer information will be sent to you in our Student I will remember forever. Handbook. This will be emailed to you in the weeks following receipt of your Acceptance Form. JOHNNA, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE, USA. CLASS OF 2012. “ www.stir.ac.uk 21

Further Information and Contacts

OVERSEAS VISITS COLLEGE CONSORTIUM FOR Each year Stirling’s International and Postgraduate (-3$1- 3(.- +Ð234#($2Ð""(2 .EÆBDÄRS@EEÄQDFTK@QKXÄUHRHSÄ-NQSGÄ LDQHB@ Ä$TQNOD Ä EQHB@Ä Washington, DC, USA and Asia. If we are in your area we would love to meet ÄÄÄ you – just look out for us at your study abroad fairs. www.ccisabroad.org

ALUMNI GLOBALINKS LEARNING ABROAD With 300+ students studying abroad at Stirling each Westminster, CO, USA XD@QÄ@MCÄNUDQÄÄ(22Ä@KTLMHÄVDÄG@UDÄ@ÄGD@KSGXÄ@KTLMHÄ +1 800 980 0033 network around the world. If you are interested in www.eurolearn.org ÆMCHMFÄNTSÄLNQDÄ@ANTSÄSGDÄ4MHUDQRHSXÄNEÄ2SHQKHMF ÄSGDMÄ who better to speak to than the students themselves? PANRIMO For more information, email: [email protected] Birmingham, MI, USA ÄÄÄ PARTNERS www.panrimo.com The University works closely with a number of partners who are happy to provide you with advice and assist COLLEGE OF BROCKPORT you with your application. They are often able to offer mÐ23 3$Ð4-(5$12(38Ð.%Ð-$6Ð8.1*Ð24-8 orientations prior to your departure and can provide Brockport, NY, USA you with extra support before you leave should you +1 800 289 7869 feel you need this. Several of our partners also have www.brockportabroad.com members of staff based in Scotland or the UK who continue to support you on the ground throughout STUDY GROUP: your studies at Stirling. EDUCATION SPECIALISTS WORLDWIDE Brighton, UK THE COLLEGE OF GLOBAL STUDIES +44 1273 339 339 – ARCADIA UNIVERSITY www.studygroup.com/our_global_portfolio.aspx The College of Global Studies Glenside, PA, USA 4-(5$12(38Ð234#($2Ð !1. #Ð".-2.13(4,Ð42 " +1 866 927 2234 Reno, NV, USA www.arcadia.edu/abroad +1 866 404 8722 www.usac.unr.edu INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD – BUTLER UNIVERSITY 8$++.6Ð" "342Ð!42(-$22Ð2*(++2Ð&!1Ð8"!2 Indianapolis, IN, USA Dresden, Germany ÄÄÄ ÄÄ www.ifsa-butler.org www.ycbs.de

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The International Summer School offers a unique opportunity to both study and work abroad during summer 2013.

Enrol in the 2013 ISS and receive full support from APPLICANTS FROM THE EU* RS@QSÄSNÄÆMHRGÄEQNLÄSGDÄ(22Ä@MCÄSGDÄ4MHUDQRHSXÄNEÄ s You are welcome to enrol in both Block 1 and 2 Stirling’s dedicated Career Development Centre though you are not required to do so in order to team, who will match you to an appropriate take part in the ISS internship module in Block 2 business or organisation and support you through s If you take part in Block 1, you will study two ISS the whole internship. modules and receive the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits Your internship will include 140 hours of ‘work’ s During Block 2, you will carry out an internship at time and ten hours of support and ‘classroom’ time. @ÄÄKNB@KÄATRHMDRRÄNQÄMNM OQNÆSÄNQF@MHR@SHNMÄ@MCÄ QDBDHUDÄSGDÄDPTHU@KDMSÄNEÄÆUDÄLNQDÄ$"32ÄBQDCHSR APPLICANTS FROM OUTSIDE OF THE EU s EU* students interested in the internship only are (-"+4#(-&Ð3'$Ð42 Ð -#Ð" - # encouraged to contact [email protected]. A reduced fee for this option may apply. s Enrol in the 2013 ISS for both Blocks 1 and 2 s During Block 1, study two ISS modules and *EU/EEA/Switzerland receive the equivalent of six US credits ISS internship students have recently completed s During Block 2, carry out an internship at a local ATRHMDRRÄNQÄMNM OQNÆSÄNQF@MHR@SHNMÄ@MCÄQDBDHUDÄ HMSDQMRGHORÄ@SÄNQF@MHR@SHNMRÄHMBKTCHMFÄ the equivalent of three more US credits s Superglass, a leading maker of insulation in Europe; s Please note due to the requirement to obtain a UKBA Tier 4 visa in order to take part in the s Basketball Scotland, the governing body ISS internship (ISS9IN), internship students must for basketball in Scotland; and complete both Block 1 and 2 s Innerpeffray Library, the oldest public library in Scotland. s Please note an additional fee for a Tier 4 visa will apply

Deadline to Apply: Friday 29 March 2013

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