Week 1: Language and Literature
All students study literature as part of their Diploma. In this part of the course the focus will be upon the nature and structure of the literature course. Most students usually follow literature in their first language. All students will attend a live performance of a Shakespeare play. There will be tuition available for students’ second language (language B or A2). Some afternoon sessions will be used to introduce students to the CAS requirements of the Diploma.
Week 2: Science and Arts
Students will be introduced to some experimental techniques and the assessment framework used in all the experimental sciences. They will be given the chance to undertake a short course and investigation in their chosen science subject.
A choice of arts activities will be available to students according to their aptitude and interest.
Week 3: Mathematics and Humanities
Students will be placed in a mathematics class according to their ability. This will be determined using a test on the first day of the course. Students will be introduced to the framework employed in the Diploma programme for the teaching of the Humanities and will then be able to choose to undertake small projects in those subject areas which interest them most.
A typical weekly programme
The Diploma introduction course runs for three weeks. Each week has a different subject emphasis.
| |
0900-1300 |
1400-1600 |
1700-1800 |
1900-2200 |
| Monday |
Subject classes |
Lectures, debates, CAS and excursions |
Afternoon activities
or private study |
Evening activities
or private study |
| Tuesday |
| Wednesday |
| Thursday |
| Friday |
| Saturday |
Excursions |
| Sunday |
Excursions |