Oxford University Summer Schools

The Oxford University Department for Continuing Education with regards to a range of summer schools that may interest for ITB Students.

All of Oxford University schools are taught by the distinguished professors affiliated with Oxford University, and hosted by its historic and world-famous colleges. Each programme is designed to rigorous and fully immersive for the duration. Students will be expected to conduct preparatory reading, produce written work and contribute during interactive sessions such as seminars and workshops.

Oxford University offer a range of programmes on Humanities and Political studies.

History, Politics and Society
This programme studies the history of political thought and the development of society up to and including the contemporary world. Modules this year cover European history, as well the contemporary Middle East. Additionally some modules cover trans-regional topics, such as the history of warfare, economics and humanitarian aid:
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/history-politics-society-summer-school

English Literature
Examining literary movements and the work of significant literary figures from Chaucer to the present day. Seminar topics include Anglo-Saxon, Shakespeare, the English Romantic poets, Jane Austen, Victorian fiction, and contemporary writing:
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/english-literature-summer-school

Creative Writing
Offering specialist seminars including creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, and young adult fiction. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to explore and enhance their ability as a writer:
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/creative-writing-summer-school

International Politics

This programme examines the recent history, issues and ideologies that shape the contemporary world. There are five modules that examine African Politics and Society, China and the Asian Pacific, Latin America, Russia and Eastern Europe and the Middle East:
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/internationalpolitics
Summer is also an ideal time to visit Oxford and absorb the picturesque charm of the architecture, gardens, parks, and canals.