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HERTFORD COLLEGE
OXFORD
SPRING 2020
Two Week British Culture and Society
Programme
at
Hertford College, Oxford
SPRING 2020
A very warm welcome to Hertford College and to
Oxford!
Hertford College was founded in 1282 – it is one of the
oldest of Oxford University’s 38 colleges. Located in the
centre of historic Oxford, our beautiful college boasts the
Bridge of Sighs, which is one of the most famous sights of
the city. Hertford College is an ideal setting for students
wishing to improve their language skills and knowledge of
Britain and British culture.
Welcome to
Oxford!
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• On class days, you are offered breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
• On trip days you are offered breakfast, a packed
lunch and dinner.
• Weekend: Saturday you are offered breakfast.
Sunday you are offered breakfast and dinner.
The following pages outline your academic
programme.
© Copyright Hertford College, OxfordARRIVAL DAY
• Arrive at Heathrow Airport, London
Day 1
• Travel to Oxford. You will stay in Oxford University accommoda?on.
Sunday 15th • Her@ord College Residen?al Advisors (RAs) will meet you.
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• On arrival: supper and welcome informa?on
WEEK ONE 9.00 –10.30am 11.00 – 12.30pm 2.00 – 4.00pm Evening
Day 2 Introduction to the British B Oxford University and the L Welcome Tea at 3.00pm D Orientation
Culture and Society R Tutorial System U A delicious and tradi?onal cream tea I • Accommodation
Monday 16th Programme E The lecture is followed by a Q N in the splendid surroundings of one of N • Facilities
A and A session. You will have the C Her@ord College’s historic dining halls N • Connecting to
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K chance to ask questions about H E the internet
Formal Language Assessment the admissions processes at R
First teaching Students complete a placement Oxford and other British
day test. universities.
Day 3 Communicative Activities B Architecture in Oxford L Out and About Tour of Discovery D Cultural AcVviVes
Teacher and students meet in a R Famous Oxford Buildings – the U A self-guided exploration of the I with RAs
Tuesday 17th relaxed setting for a chance to E history and purpose of N hidden corners of Oxford to help you N
get to know each other. A Oxford’s well-known landmarks C become familiar with this fascinating N
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K H city E
R
Day 4 History of the English Language B PresentaVon Workshop 1 L Alice in Wonderland D Cultural AcVviVes
Learn about the development R • Introduction to business U A chance to explore the world of I with RAs
Wednesday of English, from the language E presentations and N Lewis Carroll and encounter the N
18th March spoken by the first invaders to A presentation techniques C wonderful characters in this classic N
the different versions exis?ng K • How to plan and deliver an H children’s story. Discover how the E
around the world today. effective presentation author was inspired by Oxford. R
Study of the text is followed by an
examina?on of how Alice has become
an Oxford tourist aYrac?on.
© Copyright Hertford College, OxfordDay 5 Media and CommunicaVon B PronunciaVon Workshop L IntroducVon to London D Cultural AcVviVes
Learn about Britain’s press and R Connected speech in natural U Tomorrow you will visit this I with RAs
Thursday 19th prac?se the language of E English: no?cing and prac?sing N metropolitan city. In this session, we N
March journalism. A assimila?on and elision C introduce and explain the most N
K H famous sights and ar?s?c treasures E
you will see in the Na?onal Gallery R
and the Bri?sh Museum.
Day 6 Study Tour: London
Friday 20th You will spend the day in Central London visi?ng the Na?onal Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the River Thames at Westminster Bridge,
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You will be accompanied and guided by the RAs. Transport will be by private coach.
Day 7 Weekend
Saturday 21st At the weekend you have free time. If you wish to stay in Oxford, your RAs are available for Oxford activities, such as punting, walking tours,
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shopping, college and museum visits.
Alternatively, some students choose to travel independently to nearby places of interest such as:
• London
• Stratford upon Avon
• Warwick Castle
• Cambridge
• Bath
• Brighton
These trips are not included in the programme price.
Your RAs are available to offer advice on travel arrangements.
© Copyright Hertford College, OxfordDay 8 Free Day
Sunday 22nd Free ?me (as explained on Day 7)
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WEEK TWO 9.00 – 10.30am 11.00 – 12.30pm 2.00 – 4.00pm Evening
Day 9 Food and Drink B Advanced Social English L Academic DebaVng Skills D Cultural AcVviVes
Learn about local and regional R Colloquial English and U • Expressing your opinion and I with RAs
Monday 23rd speciali?es and the history of E successful interac?on: how to N commenting N
March some famous dishes. A be ‘spontaneous’ in your C • Dis/agreeing N
K conversa?on H • Asking for/giving opinions E
• Language of persuasion R
• Turn-taking
Mini debate in groups
Day 10 Study of a Cultural Icon B Vocabulary Development L Drama Workshop D Cultural AcVviVes
William Shakespeare: R Idioma?c expressions from U An opportunity to explore the power I with RAs
Tuesday 24th an introduc?on to the life, E Shakespeare in current N of language with a drama coach. You N
March language, works and influence A language use today C will have the chance to study and act N
of England’s most famous K H out a well-known story. E
drama?st R
Day 11 History of Modern Pop Music B PresentaVons Workshop 2 L Flash Fiction and Creative Writing D Cultural AcVviVes
and Youth Culture R • Learn and practise U Workshop I with RAs
Wednesday Chart the rise of pop music and E advanced techniques to N Students work together to create an N
25th March youth culture in the UK and its A give your presentations C N
effective text. Explore the world of
influence on society, from the K greater impact. H E
1950s to the present day. poetic forms including concrete R
• Emphatic language
poems and haiku.
© Copyright Hertford College, Oxford• Handling questions
• Intonation and
sentence/word stress
Day 12 End of Programme B End of Programme L PresentaVon Feedback and End of GALA DINNER
Presentations R PresentaVons U Course Assessment Celebrate your success
Thursday 26th Students deliver presenta?ons E (con?nued) N at a memorable candle-
March in small groups before an A C lit dinner in the historic
audience. Each presenta?on K H dining hall at Her@ord
will be followed by a Q and A College where you will
session. be presented with a
cer?ficate at the end-
of-course ceremony.
This is a special event
so please wear smart
clothes.
Day 13 Free Day
Friday 27th Free ?me (as explained on Day 7)
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Day 14 Departure Day
Saturday 28th You will make your own way to the airport.
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© Copyright Hertford College, OxfordTHE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT
HERTFORD COLLEGE, OXFORD
The International Programmes Department,
Hertford College,
Catte Street,
OX1 3BW
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