The Playfair Library Reception at SUISS
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The SchoolThe Playfair Library Reception at SUISS Founded by Professor David Daiches in 1947, the Scottish Universities' International Summer School (SUISS) runs courses in British literature, history and culture, for undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers from all over the world. In 2009 we welcomed applications from students from 26 different countries. SUISS is based at the University of Edinburgh The School runs for a total of six weeks, and offers a continuous programme of study throughout that period. Students may choose to come for the full programme, or attend either the first, the second ot the third two-week term, or a combination of the modules. To download the 2010 brochure please click here
The Programme currently offers four self-contained courses: Text and ContextWe present a comprehensive interdisciplinary course of study of twentieth-century literature, which seeks to understand British, Scottish and Irish culture against the background of the enormous social and political change of the twentieth century. Guest speakers of established scholarly reputation give daily lectures on major authors and critical developments.
Creative Writing One of the most exciting
and diverse courses available in Britain, the course makes the most
of the experience of some of the leading talents in the vibrant culture
of contemporary British and Irish literature. It is run in co-operation
with the Edinburgh International
Book Festival.  SUISS
students 2009
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