NEW ! English plus Academic Subjects

David Fowkes, Director of Academic Summer Courses explains: Who is it for? Students who want to develop their command of the English Language in the context of a range of academic subjects.

WHY?
As the language of global communication English is increasingly used to study academic subjects in schools and colleges. It creates opportunities for students to join a global academic and business community.

BENEFITS
This course allows confident speakers of English to develop command of English through the study of academic subjects.
Students taking this course will:
  • Meet and analyse the three main genres of literature
  • Study and visit a Shakespeare play
  • Extend their English vocabulary
  • Develop practical science skills and learn scientific terminology
  • Improve and practise English grammar
  • Collaborate with a wide range of nationalities to produce a humanities presentation
  • Master technical terms in History, Economics and Psychology
  • Engage in topical debate with other students
  • Be introduced to aspects of the Theory of Knowledge
OVERVIEW
A three week progression of activities designed to challenge and develop:

Week 1: Experiencing
English + Shakespeare

  • The conventions of literature through Shakespeare’s work.

Week 2: Harnessing
English + Science

  • Scientific terminology and vocabulary using practical laboratory work.

Week 3: Producing
English + Humanities
Academic writing and collaborative presentations which marry analytical and linguistic skills.

  • Themes taken from Mathematics, Business, Economics, History and Geography

Dates and prices

Age: 15+/16
Dates: Sunday 3 July - Saturday 23 July 2016 (3 weeks)
English Level: Advanced
Class size: 12 (maximum)
Time: 25 lessons per week (1 lesson = 55 minutes)
Price: £3300
Includes tuition, meals, accommodation, activities programme, 3 excursions and travel insurance
For more information contact:
Tom Whitehouse, Sales Coordinator - Summer Courses: tom.whitehouse@stclares.ac.uk

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