Study in London this summer!
An exciting opportunity to earn six graduate LIS credits while
living in central London is being offered by the Florida State University
School of Library and Information Studies. Two courses, focused on
digital and social media, taught by Dr. Nancy Everhart from July 8 to July 29,
2014 at the FSU London Centre, will use this dynamic city and the surrounding
areas as a backdrop for creating projects such as podcasts, social networking
sites, blogs, short films, and digital photography. No prior experience
with these media is required. All classes will be field trip based. There are
online requirements before and after the time in London.
Other pertinent information:
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The two courses are: LIS 5313 -Digital Media:
Concepts and Production and LIS 5385 – Social Media Management. Participants
must take both courses and they will be focused on application of multi-media
to libraries and managing social media sites. Students will have the
opportunity to apply course material to their current work situation if
desired, or to build a professional portfolio.
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The
FSU London Centre is housed in a 17th century building that FSU owns in the
heart of 'literary London' and within walking distance to the shopping district
and to the West End theater district. It is less that one block from the
British Museum and a tube stop. Students are housed in flats at the
Centre or in nearby Bloomsbury.
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Day
trips to Paris, Oxford, and the Warner Brothers “Making of Harry Potter Studio
Tour” in Leavesdon are included. In
Paris we’ll visit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, enjoy French cuisine and a
cruise on the Seine.
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Two theatre shows are included.
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Many
field trips are tied to settings of children’s stories like Harry
Potter, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and Mary Poppins.
Visits to famous landmarks including Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London,
St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, Kensington Palace, Hyde and Regent’s
Parks, the British Library and numerous museums form the backdrop for media
projects.
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Cost
is $6330 for both in-state and out-of-state participants. The fee
includes all registration and instructional costs for 6 graduate credit hours;
travel on the Eurostar from London to Paris; all admissions to program
social/cultural activities; welcome and farewell meals; health insurance;
international student ID card; T-shirt; full-time academic and administrative
support.
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Airfare,
other meals, books and supplies are not included
in the cost.
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Credits
earned in this program may be later transferred into the master’s degree
program at FSU for students who may be accepted at a future date. These
offerings are regularly offered graduate courses.
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Extra time is budgeted for travel on
your own.
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This
program is open to students from other universities who may wish to transfer
the credits, or to non-students (school librarians, teachers, other librarians
or IT professionals) who are interested in this exciting summer opportunity for
professional development continuing education credits. For those seeking reimbursement
from their employers for tuition, these costs can be broken down.
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Important Deadlines:
o December 4, 2013 - Application Deadline
- $100 Deposit due
o January 15, 2014 – Confirmation Deposit
- $1500
o February 19, 2014 – Remaining full
payment due
For more information and to apply online, visit the website: http://slis.fsu.edu/London. Contact: Dr. Nancy
Everhart, ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.
Dr. Nancy Everhart
Director, School Library Media Program
Director, PALM Center
School of Library and Information Studies
Florida State University
Florida's I-School
252 Louis Shores Building
Tallahassee, FL 32306
(850)644-8122