Advanced English plus Academic Subjects

This 6 week course combines English language classes with academic subject classes. This course is for students with an advanced level of English; IELTS 6.0 is recommended.

Dates Tuition Fees
Sunday 10 May - Saturday 20 June 2009
£2280

The course is made up of the following:

Advanced English Language Skills

10 hours per week
Includes: exploration of contemporary issues through the medium of English
Internal assessment and external assessment (CAE, CPE, or IELTS)

Academic Subject classes

2 or 3 hours per week depending on enrolment
Each course will include at least two study visits in and around Oxford.
Students select 3 subject classes from the following options:

  • Contemporary Global Issues
    This course introduces students to the most pressing global issues we are facing today. Using a variety of approaches, students will develop their critical thinking and debating skills.
  • Art & Architecture
    This course seeks to develop an appreciation, knowledge & understanding of major works of art and architecture in Oxford.
  • Studio Art
    This course will initiate and develop the students' practical artistic abilities by getting students to draw from observation, both outdoors and in Oxford's museums and galleries.
  • Natural Sciences in and around Oxford
    This is a course for students with limited or no background in science and is intended to reduce or eliminate any science phobia or misconceptions about science that some students may have Students will be introduced to concepts integral to the scientific method, scientific reasoning, and scientific research. Science is accessible to anyone, not just the scientist or science major, and this class is intended to demonstrate how science is accomplished and viewed by the world by focusing on science topics in the news and media and exploring the rich resources available in Oxford.
  • To apply

    Please contact us for more detailed information about the course, the subjects on offer, how to enrol or any other questions you may have. Email manuela.williams@stclares.ac.uk or call +44 1865 517707.

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