Announcing the second annual Writing Workshops in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the 17th consecutive year of our writing workshops abroad.

Sponsored by The Division of International Education, The Low-Residency MFA Program, and the UNO Press

APPLICATION FORM | CALENDAR | COURSES | HOUSING | FEES | ENROLLEES | POST-GRAD/ PUBLISHING FORUM

 

Edinburgh has a long literary tradition, going back to the Scottish Enlightenment. Edinburgh's Enlightenment produced philosopher David Hume and the pioneer of political economy, Adam Smith. Writers such as James Boswell, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Sir Walter Scott all lived and worked in Edinburgh. J K Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels, is a resident of Edinburgh. Edinburgh has also become associated with the crime novels of Ian Rankin, and the work of Irvine Welsh, whose novels are mostly set in the city and are often written in colloquial Scots. These canonical writers are just a small sampling of the hundreds of writers who have called Edinburgh home at some point. As a further testament to Edinburgh's literary reputation, it has been declared the first UNESCO City of Literature--a truly esteemed honor.

Edinburgh also hosts the Scottish Poetry Library, home of one of the most vibrant and active poetry scenes in Europe.

The nearest international airport is the Edinburgh Airport. The Edinburgh Airport, like many European airports, is easily accessible from any city.

 

The program will provide excursions to nearby historic sites, and participants are also welcome to travel independently on weekends. The rest of Europe is at your fingertips when in Edinburgh, as it connects to many other cities via planes and trains.

 

This exciting summer program is the University of New Orleans' newest study abroad opportunity in writing and upper level humanities. UNO boasts one of the oldest, largest, and most innovative International Education departments among American universities. The program in Edinburgh utilizes the historical and cultural resources of Scotland to offer graduate students, upper level undergraduates, and adults attending personal enrichment through a unique learning opportunity.

Participants may choose from a wide variety of courses in writing, literature, film, theater, and other disciplines. In addition to the classes, a variety of lectures, film screenings, readings, and excursions to historical sites are available to all participants.

 

Join us this summer in enchanting Edinburgh, Scotland for an unforgettable month of writing and community. We're very excited about our newest program and plan to make this year even better than last! This year's Faculty and Guests will include:

M.O. Walsh Shelley Puhak Henry Griffin Bill Lavender Steven Church Sam Kelly Kevin Moffet

David Bishop Stuart Kelly Kay Murphy Peter Thompson Jim Winter Adam Braver

 

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