The Class of 2001
Debonair, brilliant and out to change the world.

Nowell Donovan (Geology)
John Breyer (Geology)
Jane Kucko (Design and Fashion), or
David Cross (Psychology).

• Whenever possible, teaching and learning should take place in a stimulating environment; the context of education can be as important as the content.

• Teachers and learners should not be strangers to one another; their mutual understanding and respect is the foundation for instruction.

• It is better to not compartmentalize education; multiple disciplines create synergy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

• It is perilous to ignore the history of one's discipline; rather, understanding the past gives one a vision for the future.

• It is inspirational to study the geniuses of our Western heritage; they illuminate our own pathways to understanding.

• Teachers and learners are part of the same fellowship, attempting to fathom the mysteries of nature and creating an enduring legacy for the future.

Program Mission

A. To provide an integrated yet eclectic interdisciplinary, on-site educational experience of the highest quality.
B. To illustrate various nodal points in the development of civilization by reference to Scottish case histories, particularly, but not exclusively, the Scottish Enlightenment.
C. To demonstrate the impact of landscape on the evolution of society.
D. To examine the causes of creativity and leadership with reference to Scottish examples.
E. To elucidate commonalities of thought between selected academic disciplines.
F. To satisfy certain requirements of the TCU core curriculum experience.

* Coordination of travel plans, getting acquainted, working out practical problems.

* Students should meet with their individual professors to discuss course assignments, obtain course materials and begin planning an individualized course of study.

* Once in Scotland, all students participate in a multi-disciplinary program that focuses on the achievements of the Scottish Enlightenment - a period that saw the formulation of basic concepts underpinning the scientific, technological, and political accomplishments of Western Europe and North America.

* Teaching formats will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, and activities, led by TCU and Edinburgh faculty. There will be numerous field trips (see Calendar).

* Students will be required to keep a log of their experiences.

Above: The Eildon Hills - Sir Walter Scott's favorite view.
Below: The Puffin is also known as the sea parrot. Here's daddy puffin bringing home lunch. According to St. Columba, when a monk dies his soul is at one with a puffin!

* Back in the USA, students will complete substantial research papers under the direction of the instructor of their choice. While the precise content of this paper will be determined by the individual student and instructor concerned, the general theme should reflect the program focus.

* Where required by the "Writing Emphasis" guidelines of the University, papers will be evaluated and returned to students for revision.

* The papers are due in their final form during the fall semester, at which time there will be a reunion to reflect on our search.

* Students may enroll in more than one of the TCU-in-Scotland courses; in addition, you can "extend" a course with an independent study. In this way students can earn three or six course credits for TCU-in-Scotland. (Further, students could arrange for additional independent study once we return to the USA.)

Much of what geologists do involves work outdoors. Problems of scale prevent many geologic phenomena and processes from being studied in the laboratory. Rocks exposed in mountain gorges and the slow accumulation of sediment on the inside of a river bend are the stuff of geology. One needs to see these things in context to appreciate them. For example, all students who take a course in geology are expected to learn to recognize basalt. However, a small piece of black rock in a cardboard tray (as presented in the normal "lab" experience) conveys little of the feeling of a volcanic eruption; the thirteen basalt flows of the extinct basaltic volcano of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh carry a much more dramatic message.

This three credit hour course is designed to provide the opportunity to "do geology" in the field. To receive credit for this class while participating in TCU in Scotland - the Search for Genius, you must:

• Keep a field notebook in which you will record your observations;
• Participate in small-group discussions and evening field trips in Scotland;
• Write a report on processes taking place inside the earth;
• Write a report on processes taking place on the surface of the earth.

Geology 30203: Genesis & Geology
Instructors: John A. Breyer & R. Nowell Donovan
Prerequisite: GEOL 10113 or permission of instructor
The workings of science and scientists are considered by examining the emergence of geology as a science in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the demise of scriptural authority and the development of the concepts and methods that underpin the practice of geology today.

To receive credit for this course while participating in TCU-in-Scotland you must:

• Participate in small-group discussions in Edinburg, during which assigned readings will be examined in detail;
• Complete three writing assignments;
• Keep a daily journal while in Schotland.

DEFA 30473: History of Interiors & Architecture
Instructor: Jane Kucko
Prerequisite: Sophomore Composition or permission of instructor

To receive credit for this course while participating in TCU-in-Scotland you must:

• Complete a portfolio which documents the historic styles of architecture and interiors (sketches, photographs, post cards, and other forms of illustrations may be used) from antiquity to the turn of the 20th century. Specific criteria for the portfolio will be provided. The instructor will also provide visual examples as a suggested format.
• Write two, 1,000 word papers on specific topics provided throughout the duration of the course (for example, role-play a master mason working on a 12th century castle, or write a letter to a loved-one describing the life and times of the middle ages and your responsibilities).
• Maintain a daily journal that reflects on your experiences throughout the study abroad program. Particular attention should be placed on the built environment with written and visual documentation illustrating the history of architecture and interiors. Students should utilize the journal as their personal tool for recording their experiences, and for responding to specific writing assignments.
• Participate in class discussions and on-site tours

Psychology 40513: Northern Lights
Instructor: David Cross and John Breyer
Prerequisite: PSYC 10213,10514, or 10524

Creativity and genius have been studied by psychologists since the beginnings of science. Recently, important advances have been made utilizing the knowledge and methods of developmental, social and cognitive psychology. It is the purpose of this course to apply these new ideas to the Scottish Enlightenment, and the other phenomena of Scottish history (e.g. The Book of Kells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh). Although the central focus of this course is on the achievements and central figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, students have considerable flexibility in how they choose a topic for their own research. No matter what approach you take, you will be required to complete the following assignments:

• A take-home examination you complete before you depart for Scotland;
• While in Scotland, participate in small-group discussions and whole-group activies and keep a journal of notes, reflections and observations;
• Upon returing to the United States, write an investigative paper about creativity and Scotland or the Scottish Enlightenment (2,500-3,000 words);
• Also upon returing to the United States, take your journal and other materials (e.g. ticket stubs, photographs, souvenirs) and make a scrap book.

The take-home examination is due when you arrive in Scotland. The scrapbook and paper are due November 1, and the revision of the paper is due December 1. A complete syllabus is available online at TCU Academics > Addran > Psychology > Faculty > Cross > Courses. Participation and the scrapbook will each be worth 20% of your grade; the take-home examination and investigative paper will each be worth 30% of your grade.

Psychology 40513: Great Scots
Instructor: David Cross and Nowell Donovan
Prerequisite: PSYC 10213,10514, or 10524 and Sophomore Composition or permission of instructor

Leadership is an important topic for a wide range of diciplines, including political science, history, business and psychology. The purpose of this course is to investigate Scottish history and leadership from the perspective of psychology. In particular, Scottish leaders will be analyzed using a cognitive-devlopmental framework for understanding leadership, and leadership will be analyzed in six categories: monarchs (e.g. Robert the Bruce), religious leaders (e.g. St. Columbia), warriors (e.g. William Wallace), business leaders (e.g. Robert Owen), intellectual leaders (e.g. Adam Smith), and politicians (e.g. William Gladstone). Students will have the opportunity to pursue their own interests in this highly individualized course. All students enrolling in Great Scots will be expected to complete the following assignments:

• A take-home examination you complete before you depart for Scotland;
• While in Scotland, participate in small-group discussions and whole-group activies and keep a journal of notes, reflections and observations;
• Upon returing to the United States, write an investigative paper about leadership and Scottish history (2,500-3,000 words);
• Also upon returing to the United States, take your journal and other materials (e.g. ticket stubs, photographs, souvenirs) and make a scrap book.

The take-home examination is due when you arrive in Scotland. The scrapbook and paper are due November 1, and the revision of the paper is due December 1. A complete syllabus is available online at TCU Academics > Addran > Psychology > Faculty > Cross > Courses. Participation and the scrapbook will each be worth 20% of your grade; the take-home examination and investigative paper will each be worth 30% of your grade.

What does it cost you?

What do you get for your money?

The program cost ($2,700) includes room and board while in Scotland, as well as ground transportation and site entry for all of the field trips. Participating students also receive numerous texts distributed solely to TCU-in-Scotland students, as well as the highly prized TCU-in-Scotland sweatshirt!

How do you sign up?

Contact one of the participating faculty - Breyer, Cross, Donovan, or Kucko. You can also visit the Office of International Education in Sadler Hall. Be sure to ask about financial aid that is set aside for study abroad students!