Course:
Scribes in Scotland: Wandering, Wondering, Writing
Program Dates:
June 22 - July 7, 2018
Honors Credit:
None
WKU Course:
TBA
Discipline(s):
English Language and Literature , Creative Writing , Interdisciplinary
Course Description:
Designed for creative writers, English majors, and humanities students, this class will engage in the art of
flanerie (immersing ourselves in our surroundings to hone our critical, observational, and writing skills) to
create a Scottish travelogue including both creative and expository writing. Before we set off we will read
and reflect on flanerie, Scotland's influence on the world, and the work of other flaneures. In Scotland, we
will write in stimulating locations from the Princes Street Gardens to the Writers' Museum in Edinburgh and
Glasgow Green to Mitchell Library in Glasgow with castles, cafes, and Highland adventures included.
Prerequisites:
Completion of basic writing requirement at student's home institution.
Physical Activity Requirements:
Expect
daily walking between 3 to 5 miles.
Course Highlights:
Coming soon