Brochure (Politics, Media and Culture at Magdalen College 2016)

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Politics, Media and Culture 2016

Politics, Media and Culture Summer School Programme

ourse Objectives

A thematic approach

This course offers an integrated study of politics, media and culture. There will be a range of classes

lectures, seminars, advanced English tuition, and smaller workshops. In these, we will investigate,

iscuss and debate aspects of British politics, media and cultural output.

Oxford-style teaching

The programme improves your spoken and written English. It is highly participatory, and the teaching

roup size is small: you will receive personal attention from world-class academics, and can ask them

uestions directly. Student input helps shape these classes; we will expect students to take an active

nterest in British politics and media. This method of education, characteristic of Oxford University,

ncourages students to take part, ask questions and argue persuasively.

A real student life

tudents currently studying at Oxford University will be involved in classes, and will lead a social

rogramme which will offer students a taste of student life at the college. Fascinating social and cul-

ural activities, including visits to the theatre and trips to London and Stratford-upon-Avon (Shake-

peare’s birthplace), will immerse you in English language and culture: you really will have the time

f your life.


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An historic and beautiful college

You will be living and studying in rooms that been used since 1458. Surrounded by history, you have a unique

opportunity to live in Oxford’s most iconic college.

Your tutors

Charlotte Clark (Course designer and tutor)

Charlotte is an experienced teacher and course designer, who has run similar programmes at Oxford University for the

ast few years. She is currently working towards her PhD in Shakespeare, at the Shakespeare Institute in Straftord-

upon-Avon.

Professor Elias Dinas (tutor: Politics)

Elias is a Fellow in Politics at Brasenose College and Associate Professor in Comparative Politics at the Department

f Politics and International Relations, Oxford University. His research interests include Comparative Political Behav-

our, Political Socialisation and Political Methodology.

Dr David Rampton (tutor: Politics and International Relations)

David is a Fellow in Global Politics in the Government and IR Departments at LSE (London School of Economics).

His research focuses on the biopolitics of nationalism and the governmental interface between nationalist and

international state-building projects.

Janet Murray (tutor: Journalism)

anet is a renowned journalist and editor who has written on a range of national newspapers. She is also a lecturer at

he University of London, and an expert on press coverage and public relations.

Benjamin Martill, MPhil (tutor: Politics and International Relations)

Benjamin is Retained Lecturer in International Relations at Wadham College, Oxford University. He currently teaches

ourses on international theory, the two World Wars and the Cold War.


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Your tutors

Dr Colin Clark (tutor: Language and Literature)

olin is a literature specialist who recently completed his PhD at Oxford University. He is an experienced tutor who

as taught and lectured in Oxford, Grenoble, Provence and Hokkaido. He has published on French Modernist literature

nd is and preparing a book on French poetry.

Rosie Fielding (tutor: Global Shakespeare)

osie is an AHRC-funded researcher (PhD) at the Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon. Her area of expertise is

lobal Shakespeare.

Crucial to the teaching, atmosphere and life of the course are the Course Assistants, who spend each day with you

Ben Dobson (course assistant)

en recently graduated with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University. He is now working

or Reform, an influential political think tank in London.

Ben Davies (course assistant)

en is a second-year English Literature student at Oxford University. Before coming to Oxford, he taught English in

hina.

Tomas Brown (course assistant)

omas is a second-year Philosophy student at King’s College, London. He is editor and founder of the KCL Journal of

ndergraduate Philosophy.

Entering the Old Law Library: one of your seminar rooms at Magdalen


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Teaching schedule

Week 1

ate Group A Group B

onday 29th August 9.30-12 D L

Charlotte & Dr Colin Clark

Introduction to British media and journalism

2-3.30 D LDr David Rampton

Introduction to International Relations (IR)

theory

9.30-12 D L

Charlotte & Dr Colin Clark

Introduction to British media and journalism

2-3.30 D LDr David Rampton

Introduction to International Relations (IR)

theory

uesday 30th August 9.30-10.30 D L

Dr Benjamin Martill

States and Individuals in Global Politics

11.00-12.30 O L L

Dr Benjamin MartillStates and Individuals in Global Politics

(seminar)

2.00-3.30 D L

Dr David Rampton

Politics and IR: Critical Theory (seminar)

9.30-10.30 D L

Dr Benjamin Martill


11.00-12.30 D L

Dr David Rampton Politics and IR: Critical Theory (seminar)

2.00-3.30 O L L

Dr Benjamin Martill


(seminar)

Wednesday 31st August 9.15-10.15 D L

Class TBC

10.30-12.00 D L

Dr David Rampton

Globalisation and World Order (seminar)

2.30-3.00 O L L

Dr Benjamin Martill

Democratisation, Intervention and

Sovereignty (seminar)

9.15-10.15 D L

Class TBC

10.30-12.00 O L L

Dr Benjamin Martill

Democratisation, Intervention and

Sovereignty (seminar)

2.30-3.00 D L

Dr David Rampton

Globalisation and World Order (seminar)

hursday 1st September 9-10.30 D L

Dr Colin Clark & Charlotte

Introduction to Literary Analysis

11-12.30 O L L

Dr Benjamin Martill

Seminar topic TBC

2.30-3.00 D L

Dr David Rampton

Insurgency Movements (seminar)

9-10.30 D L

Dr Colin Clark & Charlotte

Introduction to Literary Analysis

11-12.30 D L

Dr David Rampton

Insurgency Movements (seminar)

2-3.30 O L L

Dr Benjamin Martill

Seminar topic TBC


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*Morning tea break: 10.30-10.45

*Lunch: 12.30-1.15

ate Group A Group B

riday 2nd September 9.30-12.00 D L

Journalist TBC

Writing workshop

1.30-3.00 D L

Dr Colin Clark

Poetic Form and Meaning (seminar)

3-4.30 O L LCharlotte Evans

Play study

9.30-12.00 D L

Journalist TBC

Writing workshop

1.30-3.00 O L L

Charlotte Evans

Play study

3.00-4.30 D LDr Colin Clark

Poetic Form and Meaning (seminar)

Week 2

Monday 5th September Shakespeare Study Day

(Lectures, seminars, and theatre workshops:

lecturers TBC)

Shakespeare Study Day

(Lectures, seminars, and theatre workshops:

lecturers TBC)

uesday 6th September Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon

(Shakespeare’s birthplace)

Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon


Wed 7th September 9.30-10.30 D L

Professor Elias Dinas

Attitude Change: The Role of Information,

Context and Political Predispositions

Afternoon sessions TBC

9.30-10.30 D L


Attitude Change: The Role of Information, Con-

text and Political Predispositions

Afternoon sessions TBC

hursday 8th September 9.00-10.00 D L

Lecture TBC

10.30-12.00 D L


What conditions facilitate attitude change? Is

opinion change possible without new

information?

2-3.30 O L L

Jan Murray

Journalism in practice: writing workshop

9.00-10.00 D L

Lecture TBC

10.30-12.00 O L L

Jan Murray

Journalism in practice: writing workshop

2-3.30 D LProfessor Elias Dinas

What conditions facilitate attitude change? Is

opinion change possible without new

information?

riday 9th September 10.30-12.00 D L


Attitudinal Change in Politics (seminar)

2-3.30 O L LCharlotte

Course review and reflections

10.30-12.00 O L L

Charlotte

Course review and reflections

2-3.30 D LProfessor Elias Dinas

Attitudinal Change in Politics (seminar)


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Formal Halls: a feast in every sense

Oxford has many traditions, one of which is the Formal Hall : once a term - or once a year - Oxford students are in-

vited to have a full gourmet feast in college: this event is called a ‘Formal Hall’. Instead of the tasty everyday menu,

students and their teachers share in an opulent feast: gourmet delicacies, beautiful presentation, and a formal setting

and dress are the order of the day.

On your two-week course, you will enjoy *three* Formal Halls, allowing you to try the finest of British cuisine, wear

your finest clothes (suits and dresses are required), and enjoy the atmosphere of an 800-year tradition with your new

friends and teachers.


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ay Afternoon (4-5.30pm) Evening

aturday Arrivals and greeting Welcome and introduction

unday Tour of Oxford

Picnic and punting on the river

Formal Hall dinner (3 courses)

onday Rounders tournament ‘Ice-breaker’ party

uesday Tour: Bodleian library Pub trip: Turf Tavern (oldest pub in

Oxford)

Wednesday Croquet tournament Film night

hursday Tour: Magdalen College Bowling

iday Friendly game of football (Oxford

playing fields)

Formal Hall dinner (3 courses)

Disco ice-skating

aturday Trip: London

BBC tour

Dinner in London

Theatre trip

unday Trip: Blenheim Palace

(‘most beautiful palace in England’)

Pub quiz

onday Afternoon tea Music event (TBC)

uesday Trip: Stratford-upon-Avon


Trip: Stratford-upon-Avon

Wednesday Magdalen College: red deer walk Optional theatre trip (or free time)

hursday Drinks receptionGala dinner (4-course Formal Hall)

iday End-of-course party

red deer, Magdalen College gardens

Social and cultural programme


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Comments from former Politics, Media and Culture course students

I learned more from these two weeks than one year in school! Study is not all about school; the cultural experience is

much more important for me. I fell in love with the country because of you.’

Christina Lee, Film Studies, Waseda University

I have learned many things from different perspectives; it was great how we got fabulous opportunities to meet guests

that taught us international relations, journalism, and politics.

I enjoyed the social activities that you planned for us as well. I cannot be more satisfied.’ Maiko Oka, Sophia University

‘It was dazzling!’

Eiji Yasuhara, Keio University

‘This course made me inspired to study more!’

Riho Izawa, Poltical Science, Keio University

‘This course was a really good chance to practice speaking English, because it’s diffi cult to do so in Japanese

Universities. So I hope you will keep putting emphasis on debate or discussion.’

Yumiko Inaoka, Arts and Science, Tokyo University

‘There were many things to learn, and the classes were wonderful! As a whole, this programme was amazing!’

Momoko Tsuchiya, Public Policy (postgraduate), Tokyo University

‘ Thank you for organising this wonderful summer programme, and for inviting all those brilliant tutors.

I’ve made the decision to go to graduate school in the UK!’

Linda Lin, International Liberal Studies, Waseda University

‘This whole experience has been the best two weeks of my life.’

Andrew Bibee, English, Sophia University

‘The experience of watching students make huge gains in confidence and subject knowledge over the two weeks is

always a truly special one.’

Ben Dobson, Course Assistant

Join the community!

Course requirementshis course is open to students in any year, taking any course. Ideally, you would have an overall TOEFL score of

round 80 iBT or 550 PBT (IELTS 6.0), or equivalent competence in English.

Course cost : £2600

his fee includes:

All classes and tuition

Accommodation (Saturday 27th August - Saturday 10th September: check-in Saturday 27th from 12:00;

check-out from College on Saturday 10th)

Return travel costs between all London airports and Oxford (air travel is not part of the course cost)

All meals (including picnics and cream teas)

Social activities (all scheduled activities are included in the course fee. You might wish to bring spending

money for extra drinks, ice creams, shopping, etc.)Theatre ticket

3 Formal Halls: haute-cuisine, 3 and 4-course formal gourmet dinners

For further details, or to apply, please contact [email protected]

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