Past School Programme
For an idea about the previous T. S. Eliot International Summer Schools programme, please see below!
The full programme for the 2023 T.S. Eliot Summer School is available here.
The programme features original lectures, small-group seminars, readings by eminent writers, and special outings to theatres, libraries, and literary landmarks, including day trips to Burnt Norton and Little Gidding.
Each student will choose one seminar to attend for the week; seminars will meet each afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Saturday
5.30pm - Arrival and registration
6pm - Welcome remarks
6.30pm - Inaugural address by a special guest speaker
7.30pm - Drinks reception
Sunday
9am - Depart for the Little Gidding Festival
11am - Readings and lectures
1pm - Lunch
2.30pm - Readings and lectures
4pm - Tea break
4.15pm - Depart for London
Monday
9.30am - Lecture
10.30am - Break
11am - Lecture
12.15pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Seminars
3pm - Daily wrap up
Tuesday
9.30am - Lecture
10.30am - Break
11am - Lecture
12.15pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Seminars
3pm - Daily wrap up
6pm - Reading and book launch
Wednesday
9.30am - Lecture
10.30am - Break
11am - Lecture
12.15pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Seminars
3pm - Daily wrap up
3.30pm - Creative writing workshop
Thursday
9.30am - Lecture
10.30am - Break
11am - Lecture
12.15pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Seminars
3pm - Daily wrap up
Friday
9.30am - Lecture
10.30am - Break
11am - Lecture
12.15pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Seminars
3pm - Daily wrap up
6.30pm - London Library Gala and reading
Saturday
9am - Depart for Burnt Norton
12pm - Picnic
12.30pm - Walking the grounds and dry pools of Burnt Norton
2pm - Welcome and address
2.30pm - Annual Burnt Norton lecture
4pm - Depart for London
Sunday
12pm - Unreal City Walking Tour