International Summer School at Reading

Undergraduate English Literature

The School of Literature and Languages at Reading is renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and tutors are experienced at teaching UK and international students.

Course detailsThe study of English Literature provides not only a worthwhile challenge and active pleasure, but also the foundation of a critical and cultural awareness that will remain with you. This summer school course is designed for anyone who would like to study English Literature modules at undergraduate level over a two week period. You will study the Victorian novel, Shakespeare and the Modern World; Modernism; Global poetry and Children’s Literature. If studying for credits, coursework will be assessed by an essay and by contribution to seminars.

Course benefitsOne afternoon per week there will be additional study support to include research methods and a guide to accessing the University of Reading Special Library Collections. Your course tutors will also offer one-to-one essay support. There will be a weekend daytrip, which may be to London, Oxford, Bath or Windsor. Evenings include local outings in Reading and the surrounding area.

International Study and Language Institute

Course level

Undergraduate.

Also suitable for anyone who wants to take their interest in English Literature to an academic level.

How you will be taughtYou will be taught by subject experts from the Department of English Literature, who use the latest methods and technology to support their teaching. The University of Reading is committed to interactive and stimulating teaching approaches. Hands-on activities and workshops will run alongside more formal lectures and guest presentations. Student participation is an integral part of our learning and teaching mission.

Why study at Reading?The University of Reading is among the UK’s most research-intensive institutions, and is one of the top 1% of universities in terms of worldwide rankings. The university has excellent resources, technology and libraries related to all the subjects you will study on the course. The ISLI has a self-access centre where students can practice their language skills in between lessons.

Reading has a beautiful award-winning campus, and is ideally located at the heart of the employment-rich Thames Valley region, just 25 minutes by train from London.

International Study and Language Institute

For more information, please contact:

International Study and Language InstituteUniversity of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6AA, UK

summerschool@reading.ac.uk Tel (0118) 378 6985 www.reading.ac.uk/iss

B09779 2.14

How do I find out more?

For general enquiries regarding the International Summer School please contact the ISLI or visit our website: www.reading.ac.uk/iss

Fees and applications

Applications are made through the ISLI at the University of Reading. Please see our website for individual course fees and further details: www.reading.ac.uk/iss

In your country

The University of Reading website includes information about visits from our University representatives: www.reading.ac.uk/international