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- Oxford Royale Academy Summer Scholars 2010
- Reviews from our Adult English Courses at Corpus Christi
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- More Student Reports from our 2010 Programmes
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Courses for Adults
Archaeology and Anthropology in the Modern World - New for 2010
This course explores the complex and fascinating phenomenon that is our human heritage, striving to go beyond the merely academic in order to throw light on the direct relevance of archaeology and anthropology to our modern everyday lives. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
PLACES FOR 2010 COURSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
British Monarchy Past and Present
This course will provide the historical background to the modern institution of monarchy, explaining what the British monarchy has evolved from, and how it has been re-imagined over the centuries by kings and queens, politicians, writers and artists. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
PLACES FOR 2010 COURSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Interface between Religion, Science and Philosophy
This course will examine topics in the philosophy of religion and the philosophy of science, as well as issues that arise at the interface between the disciplines of science, religion, and philosophy. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
PLACES FOR 2010 COURSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Creative Writing - Fiction
The course is intended to develop the students' writing skills and literary analysis. The course will draw on a wide range of texts from different periods, but with a strong focus on the work of recent and current authors. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
PLACES FOR 2010 COURSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Jane Austen: Her Novels, Life and Times
The course focuses on discussing Jane Austen's life and works. In addition to daily classes students will also have the chance to attend trips to locations such as Bath and the Jane Austen Centre, Chawton Cottage, the Jane Austen's House Museum in Hampshire and her burial place in Winchester Cathedral. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
PLACES FOR 2010 COURSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Oxford's Art and Architecture
This course will consider not only a wide range of the Oxford's more renowned artistic treasures, but the ideas which generated them and continue to give them meaning. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
COURSE FULL
Shakespeare Immersion Programme
The courses approaches Shakespeare from a variety of directions: personal, literary-critical, historical, and political, engaging with great themes of Shakespeare's drama and verse through reading some of his best works. Students will get a chance to watch Shakespeare plays in Stratford and London. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
LIMITED PLACES FOR 2010 COURSES ARE AVAILABLE
Stately Homes and Country Gardens
This course combines tutorial sessions about the history of the English house with visits to stately homes and gardens in the environs of Oxford, which boasts a wealth of places of interest. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
COURSE FULL
Writers of the Great War
This course aims to examine the enduring mythic power exerted on the national consciousness by the events of 1914-1918 through a selection of the multiplicity of texts produced at the time and subsequently. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
COURSE FULL
Science and Society
The course is designed to introduce and develop an understanding of the historical and modern day scientific and technological achievements/advances and how they impact the world we live in. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2010
Course in Modern Manners
The course aims to provide the overseas visitor with a comprehensive understanding of the main rules of behaviour in the UK, in both business and social settings. It aims to cover the basic ground rules by means of readings, group discussions and role plays. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2010
Darwin and Evolution
The aim of the course is to provide a general understanding and formulation of the work of Charles Darwin and how this has been subsequently advanced over the 150 years since the first major publication of the Theory of Evolution in 1859. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2010
Landmarks in 20c. Poetry
While emphasising the importance of close textual analysis the course also demonstrates how an understanding of form, language and context can combine to produce sophisticated and original responses to poetry. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2010
Modern Literary Masters
This course is for anyone who wants to read and appreciate some of the greatest literary giants of the 20th century, while gaining an understanding of the intellectual currents which informed their thinking and style. The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2010
Oxford's Literary Giants
This course offers the opportunity for students to become more familiar with some of Oxford's Literary Giants, from the Elizabethan courtier Philip Sidney, the man who revolutionized English poetry to Vikram Seth, author of "A Suitable Boy". The course takes place in Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2010
