SCHEDULE
High School Summer Academy
July 22–27, 2018
High school students who are currently a sophomore, junior, or senior in the 2016-2017 school year are eligible to attend during the summer of 2017.
Areas of Study
POLITICAL ECONOMY
Political Economy students will explore the development of New York City including:
- Its rise and status as the financial capital of the world.
- Its history of governance, from machine politics and political bosses to urban decay and urban renewal.
- Its role as a cultural and philosophical center in American thought.
Students will reflect on how New York City developed over the past 250 years and the various ways in which it has, and continues, to affect people around the world. Students will have readings from primary and secondary source material that will help them understand the economics, history, politics, and culture of NYC.
MEDIA & JOURNALISM
Media and Journalism students will explore media’s role in modern society by:
- Exploring the life and times of the late John McCandlish Phillips, a legendary reporter for The New York Times in the 1960s and 1970s, during the “new Journalism” boom.
- Learning about journalism and media history in NYC including the story of Danish immigrant journalist Jacob Riis, who used reporting and flash photography to uncover squalid living conditions on the Lower East Side. He is now considered a pioneer of socially redemptive journalism.
- Visiting a New York City Newsroom and hearing from editors at a major publication.
Students will consider the roots of American journalism and media in a city that has been the American epicenter for news and information for centuries. Students will read from primary and secondary sources to understand how the city of New York shaped journalism and media…and was shaped by journalism and media.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership students will explore the power of leadership principles through the lens of the first, and largest, battle of the American Revolutionary War – the Battle of Brooklyn. Students will:
- Study the roles of key leaders from both the American and British sides of the battle, examining their backgrounds, decisions, outcomes, and impact during the battle.
- Visit key battlefield locations in order to appreciate the obstacles and opportunities the leaders faced.
- Discern lessons from the battle that remain relevant to leaders in the modern era.
Applying the lessons from history, students will understand how the issues faced by commanders, soldiers, and sailors in this 18th century battle can be used as precedents for decision-making and leadership in the 21st century. Students will read from secondary source material that will help them appreciate the dynamics of prioritizing effectively, adapting in crisis, and leading in uncertainty.
REGISTRATION
DATES
July 22, 2018 – July 27, 2018
COST
The cost of the week covers all meals, lodging, site visits, travel in New York City, lectures, and (1) academic credit.
- Stay in NYC: $1,950
- Day Participant: $1,000
SCHOLARSHIPS
Need based scholarships are available. Please email summeracademy@tkc.edu for more information.
SUMMER ACADEMY FACULTY
Testimonials
Cosette Rijke
Hillsdale, MI
2016, Politics and Government
“When I’ve thought about my time at the Summer Academy, which is admittedly a lot, I am always filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and happiness. From gaining knowledge about the modern world and its roots with Machiavelli, St. Augustine, and Adam Smith, to walking around the city alongside learned professors and other engaged students, I know that this great experience has taught me to be wise rather than just knowledgeable.”
Alexander McIntosh
Suwanee, GA
2016, Politics and Government
“The Summer Academy program was the most invigorating and stimulating academic experience I have ever been a part of. After spending a week on campus, interacting with professors, making new friends, and exploring New York City, I knew there was no other college that could match what King’s brings to the table.”
Mary Grace Metheny
Dallas, TX
Summer Academy Class of 2015
“It’s really hard not to say everything when asked what I loved about the Summer Academy, because I really did enjoy the week so much. That to say, one thing that really stuck out was spending time with professors and students of King’s. Discussing the morning’s lecture with the professor, talking about life of a NYC student while riding on the subway — those were such life-giving conversations. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to be welcomed into conversations with people who possess an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience.”