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PRWR 2005 3.0 - Writing in Digital Cultures

Writing in Digital Cultures: Study Abroad Edition offers students a unique opportunity to explore digital writing, rhetoric, and cultural production through a two-week immersive experience at Durham University in England alongside peers from California State University, Los Angeles, and Durham University. Through collaborative workshops, multimedia storytelling projects, and publication opportunities, students will develop advanced digital writing skills while gaining valuable international experience. By engaging with Durham's rich historical and cultural environment, including medieval libraries, Durham Cathedral, and Roman heritage sites, students will connect the history of writing and communication with contemporary digital practices while developing cross-cultural communication, digital literacy, and global perspectives highly valued in today's professional landscape.

Students join international peers at Durham University in an intensive workshop exploring digital writing, rhetoric, and cultural production. Before departure to the UK, students compose a digital multimedia text—such as an electronic soundscape, an audio/podcast piece, or a digital video—that blends public domain UK historical media with contemporary North American digital conventions. Daily writing workshops combined with cultural excursions create an immersive learning experience that connects historical writing technologies to contemporary digital rhetoric.

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Applications are open until 12:00 p.m. EST. on January 22, 2027.

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Please note that all program dates and costs are tentative and subject to change. Final program fees will be determined based on enrolment numbers and the confirmed course itinerary.

Location: Durham, United Kingdom

Course Dates:
June 1 -June 15, 2027 at York; June 20 - July 3, 2027 in Durham, United Kingdom

Course Director:

Rich Shivener (richshiv@yorku.ca)

Enrolment: Min. 10 students, max. 16 students

Course Details

Walking tour of Durham Centre

Haidrin’s Wall/Fort

Holy Island

Durham Cathedral

Beamish Museum

And more!

Students will stay in shared rooms at Stephenson College Residence at Durham University.

There is no meal plan but access to shared kitchen and local restaurants.

Outgoing Global Learning Funding - York International:

- The York International Mobility Award

- LA&PS International Study Abroad Award

- The Paulina Lau Scholars Program

- Martin and Maria Singer Study Abroad Award

There is no group flight for this course, and all admitted students are responsible for booking and paying for their own flights. If you wish to arrive in the United Kingdom earlier than the course start date, or stay after the course is complete, you will be responsible for finding and paying for your own accommodations.

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short-term stays in the United Kingdom. Students are responsible for knowing the United Kingdom’s entry and exit requirements and ensuring they have the appropriate travel documents. Students should consult the British Consulate’s website to see if they require a tourist visa based on their country of citizenship. Students requiring a tourist visa should apply for one at least 2 months before their scheduled departure. Please refer to the Government of Canada’s travel advisories and information for the United Kingdom.

Any students with layovers in another country en route to the United Kingdom must also check that country’s entry and exit requirements and obtain a transit visa if one is needed.

Program Costs

Cost		Details
Estimated Program Fee	$1,920 (based on 10 students)	Included in program fee: accommodation in Durham; transportation for scheduled day trips within the United Kingdom; all site visits, excursions, and day trips; welcome and farewell meals; and professor-related costs (travel, accommodation, meals, and incidentals). ***Approximate Program Fee. Costs may be adjusted based on the final number of participants and the confirmed itinerary.
Additional Costs
Flights to/from Durham	$1,600.00	Estimate. Depends on departure location and date of purchase.
Guard.me Travel Insurance	$100	Estimate. Students are required to purchase Guard.me insurance.
Spending money	$1,500	Variable. All students should budget additional funds for meals, transportation, gifts, personal travel, etc.
York University Tuition (Domestic)	$743.01	Approximate based on Summer 2026 LA&PS tuition fees for 3.0 credits in LA&PS courses. Subject to change based on program.
York University Tuition (International)	$4,073.76	Approximate based on Summer 2026 LA&PS tuition fees for 3.0 credits in LA&PS courses. Subject to change based on program.
Approximate Total Program Costs (subject to change)
Domestic Students	$5,120.00
International Students	$9,193.76