Oxford Summer Experience
is an academically exciting and challenging summer programme for students who are aged at least 16. Participants must be fluent in English. The emphasis is on an immersive cultural and social experience, and students on this course should expect to try a diverse range of different activities during their time in Oxford. The three course options listed below all include accommodation in a College of Oxford University – a wonderful place to stay whilst in Oxford. The courses are bespoke and are taught by specialists – it’s a truly excellent programme. Courses are subject to a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 15. If these terms are not met, other options will be offered. Oxford Summer Experience runs for two fixed 2-week periods in the summer. Students can join for both sessions if they wish. For this year’s dates, please contact us.
July 2015 £3160 (2 weeks)
Course 1: The Visual Arts Oxford Summer Academy
This course focuses on the study and production of works of art of all types: painting, photography, drawing, sculpture and textiles.
15 hours of academic tuition
6 hours of practical workshops
Half-day practical master-class
Full activities and weekend excursions programme
A formal lunch in the University
Course 2: Literature and Writing Oxford Summer Academy
On this course, students will read Shakespeare and the Oxford writers, and will produce writing of their own in a number of different styles.
15 hours of academic tuition
6 hours of practical creative writing workshops
Evening trip to view an open-air Shakespeare production
Full activities and weekend excursions programme
A formal lunch in the University
Course 3: Ancient and Modern History Oxford Summer Academy
The course takes students from Ancient Rome and Greece through to modern European history, whilst engaging with their languages.
15 hours of academic tuition
6 hours of language workshops
Half-day excursion to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill
Full activities and weekend excursions programme
A formal lunch in the University
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