PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · 3 weeks
- Age / stage
- 10–11 (current grade)
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Analyse intercultural communication and discuss the roles of media and individual expression.
How the programme works
The culture and media academy uses intercultural communication and ethnographic methods to study how language and media change meaning across contexts.
Eligibility and international applicants
The residential, non-credit 2026 academy welcomed international students in grades 10–11.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- Eligibility: Current 10th-11th grade students Official source ↗
Session dates
- Program dates: July 11 - August 1, 2026 Official source ↗
Grades and credit
- Residential, non-credit program Official source ↗
Explore the official pages
Fit and preparation
Compare how the same message is presented across media in an intercultural setting.
Try this before you apply
Compare two posters for the same event and identify one visual signal that different audiences might misread.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a journalism or film production class?
Its focus is culture and communication. Check production courses if a reported article or short film is your main aim.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗hs.sas.upenn.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
