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International Summer School Are you ready for England? Summer Study Abroad 28 June – 25 July 2014
Experience something different this summer at the University of East Anglia 28 June – 25 July 2014 Our 4 week programme provides the opportunity to gain academic credit and experience student life at the UK’s #1 university for student satisfaction, making us the ideal destination for your summer study. Our academically rigorous modules offer 20 UK undergraduate credits from one of the world’s top 1% of universities [Times World Rankings 2013]. The modules span a variety of fascinating and unique areas, all delivered by leading academic members of University staff. Experience living in our en suite student accommodation, truly immersing into campus life at the University of East Anglia. Planned social activities provide the perfect opportunity to discover England’s historic charms, and the variety of teaching styles used gives a great insight into studying at one of the UK’s top 20 universities. [Guardian University Guide 2014]
For more information about our academic modules, social programme, fees, application process, visit www.uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad. Apply online now for your chance to study at the university ranked number one for student satisfaction in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013! Explore more at www.youtube.com/ueaofficial or search UEA International Summer School
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“This was a wonderful life experience that both challenged and inspired me.” Elizabeth Buchanan, USA
Don’t miss out on our early bird rate – submit your application before 21 March!
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We are delighted to be planning our third International Summer School and I am pleased to introduce you to our programme. Our campus is a vibrant community of more than 14,000 students, more than 3,000 of whom are international students from over 100 countries, providing an internationally diverse and stimulating summer study opportunity. The planned social and academic field trips will allow you to explore the medieval city of Norwich and our country’s heritage, enriching your experience of our society and culture whilst studying here England.
I very much hope this brochure will give you an appetite to study with us and to explore Norwich and the beautiful east coast and countryside of Norfolk. Edward
Professor Edward Acton Vice Chancellor Page 3
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Location Norwich has everything you would want of a university city; it is a major commercial and thriving cultural centre steeped in history. The city has many historic buildings including two cathedrals, a Norman Castle and well preserved city walls. Located in the beautiful East Anglian region, with an international airport and easy access to London, the city has a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city centre not only boasts a wide variety of arts and entertainment venues, including an array of places to eat and drink, but is also consistently ranked as one of the top ten shopping destinations in Britain and is home to the country’s largest open market. Norwich is a safe and friendly place to live, and is just three miles from the University campus, with frequent buses ensuring easy access. Norfolk is home to many of the most popular tourist areas in the whole country. The city centre is surrounded by beautiful countryside, bustling seaside resorts and protected nature and wildlife habitats. This wild perfection and solitude is easily accessed by bus or train from the city centre within an hour, with trains departing for Cambridge and London every half an hour for those wishing to travel further afield. Whether enjoying boating on the Broads, breath-taking stately homes or the wonderful beaches of our traditional seaside towns, there are plenty of reasons to explore and enjoy during a stay here in Norfolk.
“The ISS team managed to fulfil our expectations for the summer in every aspect – thank you!” Silvana Garcia Pedrayes, Mexico
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The programme fee includes 4 weeks’ private, en suite accommodation.
Accommodation will be in fully furnished residences on the University’s main campus. Each student will have a private room in a shared flat of 8 to 12 people with a centrally shared kitchen/dining area which contains a refrigerator, freezer, and oven or microwave, as well as a large dining table and chairs. Each room contains plenty of storage space, a single bed, internet access and a walk-in bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet and sink. Flats are clean and light, and offer more than enough space for comfortable living. A wide range of excellent facilities, including a recently refurbished supermarket and post office, a bank, and places to eat, drink and socialise are all in the centre of campus, just a few minutes’ walk away.
London Students selecting a module including a two-week residency in London will transfer to student accommodation in the heart of the capital on the 6 July. Each private room has a bed with storage, closet, desk and chair and is in either shared or twin apartments with a shared shower room, separate toilet and kitchen facilities. A supplementary fee applies for students selecting a module with a two-week London residency.
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Social Experience We have organised plenty of exciting social activities to provide a great stay in England; here’s a taste of some of the inclusive and additional options: - Enjoy a punt along the River Cam during a day trip to historic Cambridge; - Sample afternoon tea and Roman Baths during a trip to Stonehenge, Bath and Oxford; - Visit the famous sights in the nation’s bustling capital during an exciting day trip, meet the Queen’s Royal Beefeaters and take a trip on the London Eye; - Exchange delicacies and taste other cuisines from around the globe at the fantastic International Food Night; - Take to the wheel during an evening riverboat cruise along the Norfolk Broads; - Experience a Norfolk seaside adventure, try your hand at crabbing and enjoy a traditional fish and chips supper along the promenade - Explore the expansive Holkham Hall, one of Norfolk’s stately home treasures, and enjoy a traditional British Sunday roast dinner. Take a look at our webpages for summer 2014’s full social programme: www.uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/social. Page 6
Social Experience
“Fun, once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and experience education in a whole new way.� Arif Molla, USA
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“UEA’s International Summer School has a good mixture of academic classes and social activities, on a wellequipped campus in absolutely charming Norwich.� Gulnur Gafieva, Russia
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We offer an academically rigorous programme providing students with an enriching learning experience, selecting one of the academic module options offered. Each module follows a common programme, allowing students to work in subject groups, as well as participate in social activities with all International Summer School students. Our modules have been developed specifically for this programme, condensing 20 UK credit hours into 4 weeks. Students can expect to spend at least 40 hours during the programme attending classes, on field trips and in workshops, as well as time spent outside of the classroom reading and preparing assignments. An important part of UK academic study is independent learning, and preparatory reading may be required in advance of arrival. Delivery will be through a range of teaching methods, the majority being participative seminars, with the emphasis on interaction and hands-on learning during off-campus field trips. Small group sizes enable group discussion with academic staff and fellow students.
Assessment details can be found on page 17.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities 10 British Film and Television 10 Contemporary British Theatre 11 Creative Writing 11 Plague and Disease in the Medieval City 12 Reading Shakepeare’s England 12 Revolutionaries, Radicals and Renegades 13 Better Worlds? Utopias and Dystopias Faculty of Social Sciences 14 Global Media and Communications Law 14 Psychology in Action Faculty of Science 15 Next Generation: Digital Animation Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 15 Children’s Health and Wellbeing 16 Future Medicine Research Module 16 PSYCH Research Abroad Visit www.uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/modules for full module outlines. The University reserves the right to amend or withdraw modules at any time.
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Modules British Film and Television School of Film, Television and Media Studies This module will cover the conditions of production, mediation and consumption, while also providing opportunities for close analysis of key texts, figures and periods. It examines British film studios and developing relations between film and television production; discusses claims about the realist tradition within British film and television production; analyses a range of British genres; explores debates over the situation of British stars and directors; studies the preoccupation with historical materials in British film and television production; scrutinises the concept of national cinema; and observes the importance of international markets.
“Fantastic and engaging passionate teachers that made the module stimulating and fantastic. A great intro to the subject of British Film and Television.� Zoe Morse, Australia
Contemporary British Theatre School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing This module provides an insight into contemporary British theatre, equipping students with a critical vocabulary by means of a series of guided theatre visits to current productions in the East Anglian region and particularly in London. Students will explore both classical and contemporary plays, with follow-up seminars conducted by drama specialists from the University, preceded by an introduction, which will include talks by London based theatre critics and directors and a backstage tour of a major theatre. This module includes a two-week residency in London. A supplementary fee applies.
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Plague and Disease in the Medieval City School of History
The aim of this module is to get students writing prose fiction and poetry, assuming little previous experience. At this stage it’s important to experiment: not everything will come off, but students will learn from that. Along the way students will begin to develop an understanding of the craft elements of writing: the technical nuts & bolts. Students will acquire some of the disciplines necessary to being a writer: observation, keeping notebooks, writing in drafts, reading as a writer, and submitting to deadlines, and will undertake a number of in-class exercises based on objects, handouts, discussion and visualisation, with the opportunity to study the work of established authors.
This is an interdisciplinary module which examines the health and illnesses of the urban population in England and Northern Europe during the later Middle Ages. By using the unparalleled riches of Norwich’s medieval buildings and landscapes, students will investigate standards of living alongside patterns of disease. The module will also provide the opportunity to explore the relative effectiveness of both individual and corporate actions in halting the spread of plague within the medieval city and how this changed in the following centuries.
“I recommend the Creative Writing module, it was amazing. The module lead and ambassador were brilliant; even if English is not your first language they are very supportive.” Guadalupe Gonzalez Prieto, Mexico
Modules: British Film & Television / Contemporary British Theatre / Creative Writing / Plague and Disease in the Medieval City
Creative Writing School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Modules Reading Shakespeare’s England School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing This module invites students to reach back into the past and read Shakespeare’s plays in their original historical, cultural and performance context. Students will develop their ability to read and analyse the rich language of the plays as well as gain a more detailed appreciation of how they relate to the turbulent and dynamic period in history in which they were first written and performed. Norwich, the second city of Tudor England, is rich in history as well as being ideally located for visiting both Stratford-uponAvon and London; students will watch performances and visit medieval castles and battlefields, Tudor country mansions and other sites of interest to animate the physical settings of Shakespeare’s plays.
Revolutionaries, Radicals and Renegades School of American Studies This module asks students to consider the complex transnational operations of radical and revolutionary movements throughout the history of the Americas. It considers the literary and philosophical connections between British and American thinkers and artists from the Revolutionary Era, through the Civil Rights Movement to the present day. By exploring the lives and travels of figures such as Thomas Paine, Frederick Douglass and Mary Wollstonecraft, students will gain an understanding of “transnational” American Studies, one of the most significant rubrics to emerge from the discipline in the last decade. Through case studies students will learn that literary, political, and historical moments do not exist in national vacuums and are always the products of inter-cultural exchange, offering an historical perspective that nevertheless extends to the present and therefore enables students to make sense of their own identity as ‘global citizens’ and agents of cultural exchange. This module includes a two-week residency in London. A supplementary fee applies.
This module includes a residential field trip to Stratford-upon-Avon. A supplementary fee applies.
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Renee Cuda, Australia
Better Worlds? Utopias and Dystopias School of Political, Social and International Studies “A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth even glancing at...” Oscar Wilde Better Worlds? Utopian visions ridiculed in past ages as impossible dreams, such as votes for women and universal healthcare provision, have often eventually proved accurate, informing societal institutions in later epochs. Yet utopian thinking can also have dangers where elevated political experiments become justifications for totalitarianism and persecution. This course seeks to understand different perspectives on the utopian tradition, examining various examples in some of its multiple forms - novels, films, folklore, experimental communities and political blueprints. Using lectures, trips, workshops and discussions, ‘utopian’ solutions to problems such as eliminating crime, gender inequalities, environmental destruction, and political/societal conflict will be analysed. As well as ‘positive’ visions the course also focuses on dystopian works such as Brave New World and 1984 and considers the significance of anti-utopian thought for political understanding.
Modules: Reading Shakespeare’s England / Revolutionaries, Radicals and Renegades / Utopias and Dystopias
“I loved the intense discussions we had and the variety of teaching methods. My tutor was absolutely amazing.”
Modules Global Media and Communications Law Law School
Psychology in Action School of Psychology
This module explores the challenge posed by the ‘information society’ and increasingly globalised and integrated media industries. Many have predicted that the Internet will make borders less relevant, yet many states continue to regulate both established media as well as new media. International organisations identify freedom of expression as a key component of democracy, but also express concern. Topics covered will include media regulation, electronic commerce, human rights, global governance of the Internet, and disputes between states as to the extent to which national laws apply to transnational messages and transactions. Students will be introduced to innovative research and encouraged to discuss the legal systems of their own nations.
This module is concerned with the application of psychological knowledge, methods, and practise in everyday life. Sessions will cover an exciting spectrum of issues including the history of applied psychology from Greek ideas concerning self-insight to contemporary notions of self-help; developmental psychology and the use of psychological ideas in education; the demise of the notion of us having privileged access to our mental states and the concomitant rise of the talking cure; persuasive communication in advertising; the public understanding of psychology; psychology and the law; psychometric testing; and the psychopharmacology of common and legal drugs.
“The classes were interactive, the content was stimulating and the academics were world class.” Sam Hall, Australia
Elaine Thomson, Canada
Next Generation: Digital Animation School of Computing Sciences
Children’s Health and Wellbeing School of Rehabilitation Sciences
This module is taught by one of the largest and most experienced computing schools in the UK and boasts top class teaching facilities including a specialised graphics lab, an electronics hardware lab and a fully equipped Mac lab. Students will benefit from a dynamic and vibrant environment in which to develop lasting professional skills and gain an understanding of the issues involved in the creation of 3D models and their use to create images and animations. There will be an emphasis in gaining practical experience in creating 3D models and modifying them in a number of ways using the industry standard software, Autodesk 3ds Max, learning how to apply a range of textures and surfaces to the objects and how to add lighting for realism and special effects, leading towards a final animation project.
This module is designed to help students develop an understanding of the value of play in contributing to the development of children’s health and wellbeing. Students will have the opportunity to consider psychological, physical, linguistic, and socio-cultural perspectives and relate this to children with disability; discover how play builds relatedness between children and parents and also facilitates motor development. Through active, studentcentred enquiry-led learning, lecture & seminar sessions, student selected studies with presentations and use of video observation students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of the value of play and its influence on health and wellbeing, developing critical thinking skills through the presentation of an argument to support the provision of play with a chosen client or client group. Page 15
Modules: Global Media and Communications Law / Psychology in Action / Digital Animation / Children’s Health and Wellbeing
“The intimate discussion setting was great, and the skills I learned were excellent and far exceeded what I thought could be accomplished in 4 weeks.”
Modules Future Medicine Norwich Medical School This module provides students with an exciting opportunity to explore contemporary world health issues, learning from leading researchers from the Norwich Medical School and the School of Biological Sciences. It is designed to help develop an understanding of some of the recent breakthroughs that have taken place in medical science as well as the effect of global changes that impact on health care, with discussions and debates on a range of topics such as stem cells, globalised healthcare and harmacogenomics, and the ethical implications of these future developments.
This module offers an intensive research experience, working alongside leading psychologists with a variety of research expertise, to design and conduct a research project, beginning with research questions through data collection and analysis. Students will use the School's state of the art bespoke laboratory facilities, including eye tracking, electrophysiology, and a virtual reality suite. The module will expose students to multiple experimental methodologies, developing skills applicable to all qualitative and quantitative research, including motivation, initiative, ability to define the problem, design the research, analyse the data, and review after critique to produce a report.
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A supplementary fee applies to this module. Subject to accreditation.
PSYCH Research Abroad School of Psychology
Assessment Students are continually assessed by academic staff and this may be through class tests, group critical analysis, seminar contribution, academic fieldwork, laboratory tests, presentations or assignment. Students are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of specified contact hours and to carry out advanced preparatory reading as advised. Assessment methods for each module can be found in the full module outlines at www.uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/modules.
For all modules the final submission deadline for coursework is 23 July 2014. All work is assessed in accordance with the University’s formal guidelines and approved at board level in September 2014.
“Fantastic! I don’t know how we fit so much in and saw so much but it was unforgettable.”
Credit transfer All International Summer School modules are accredited at 20 UK undergraduate credits. Credit transfer is available but is subject to the approval of the home university; students wishing to transfer credit are advised to gain this approval in advance. Many of our Partner institutions will already have approved module credit transfer; a list of our current partner universities can be found on our webpages. Students successfully completing the minimum number of hours’ attendance will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the programme in recognition of credit hours fulfilled. An official hard copy academic transcript will be sent following board approval in September 2014. This contains a breakdown of marks awarded and is used to transfer credit to the home institution.
Zoe Morse, Australia
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Modules: Future Medicine / PSYCH Research Abroad / Assessment and Credit
Assessment and Credit
Eligibility Academic Eligibility We welcome applications from students from a wide range of educational backgrounds, those currently studying at undergraduate level as well as applicants who have been away from education for some years, current postgraduate students and high achieving committed senior high school students.* Students should be at least 18 years of age with a minimum current academic level at a high UK 2:2, equal to a US grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, or equivalent.
*A current high school student must be at least 17 years of age on 28 June and must submit a letter of consent from a parent or guardian, along with a copy of the high school transcript to date, and a letter of recommendation from the school.
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Language Requirements Where English is not the first language, students are required to demonstrate an English skill level of IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent), with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Further information regarding eligibility and equivalencies can be found on our webpages.
Eligibility: Academic / Language Requirements / Visas / Insurance
Visas A student visitor visa is required for Nationals of countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland who are attending a short course in the UK. Students from visa national countries who enter the UK for less than 6 months’ study can obtain a visitor visa at customs on arrival in to the UK or through an application process prior to departure from their home country. Students from non-visa national countries must apply for and receive a student visitor visa before departing from their home country. Full information regarding visas and immigration can be found at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. It is a compulsory requirement to show visa documentation to University officials upon arrival.
Insurance It is mandatory for all University of East Anglia visiting students to have appropriate medical and travel insurance, and International Summer School students are expected to gain appropriate cover before departing for the UK from their home country.
“A fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, learn new things and make life-long friends and connections.� Megan Bowmer, Australia
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Fees and what’s included Our 2014 fees are inclusive of: – Meet and greet induction programme including specified airport transfers and arrivals reception – Four weeks’ private en suite accommodation in a shared flat in contemporary on-campus facilities – All tuition, academic fieldtrips, tutorials, assessment, academic transcript and Certificate of Attendance – An inclusive orientation and social programme with evening activities and weekend day trips – A formal presentations ceremony, red carpet gala dinner, celebration disco and karaoke
Early Application Fee £2,295 online applications completed and submitted by 21 March 2014 £200.00 early application deposit required to secure an offer at the early fee, payable by 31 March 2014. Standard Application Fee £2,595 online applications completed and submitted by 16 May 2014 £200.00 deposit required to secure an offer of a place on the programme, payable within 14 days of an offer being made and by 30 May.
“My whole experience was excellent. It was very well organised, the staff were always very courteous, friendly and helpful. I felt welcomed and supported throughout Summer School.” Sandra Sullivan, Portugal
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Fees: Supplements / Discounts
Supplements London based tuition, accommodation and social activity £695.00 (weeks 2 and 3) Includes London transfer and underground travel card. Only available for those selecting specified modules. Stonehenge, Bath and Oxford two-night weekend trip £350.00 (departs end of week 1 on Friday, returns Sunday) Includes return transfer directly to London for those beginning London based tuition on Monday). Reading Shakespeare’s England £225.00 (departs week 2 on Thursday, returns Friday) Includes a residential trip to Stratford-upon-Avon. PSYCH Research Abroad £495.00 (An intensive research internship) Airfares, individual transfer arrangements, catering, travel insurance, medical insurance, living expenses, additional organised or individual social activities are not included in the programme fee. Discounts 10% discount on the full fee if studying at a Partner institution. Discounts also available for current UEA registered students and ISS Alumni. See our webpages for scholarship information.
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Dates Our 2014 International Summer School will run from 28 June to 25 July. Arrivals day: Saturday 28 June 2014: from 12:00 (midday) to 21: 00 (evening) Inclusive transfers will be available from London Heathrow airport to Norwich at a specified time between 14:00 and 18:00 on arrivals day. For those arriving directly into Norwich between 12:00-21:00, transfers will be available from Norwich airport, train station and bus station. For those planning to arrive into the UK at other times please contact the International Summer School office who will provide guidance on independent transfer arrangements. Departures day: Friday 25 July 2014: check out by 12:00 (midday) Inclusive transfers will be available to London Heathrow airport at a specified time between 08:00 and 12:00 on departures day. For those departing independently from Norwich, transfers will be provided to Norwich airport, train station and bus station between 08:00-12:00. We can provide an additional night’s accommodation on campus for those planning to extend their stay.
“Definitely well planned and great facilities. An amazing module, university and country” Joy Choong, Australia Page 22
Dates / Map / How to Apply
How to Apply How do I apply for the International Summer School? Our online application is the quickest and most efficient method for applying for admission to the International Summer School. See www.uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/apply. Please read the guidance notes, as incomplete forms or missing documents may delay decisions. If you have any questions about your application please email summerstudyabroad@uea.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1603 591514. What supporting documentation is required? The following information should be uploaded with your online application form or emailed directly to the International Summer School office: - Academic Transcripts - Proof of English Language Proficiency What is the closing date for applications? Early application fee deadline: 21 March 2014
Final application deadline: 16 May 2014
After these dates we cannot guarantee that places will still be available. Some courses may be full before the closing date and so candidates are advised to apply as early as possible. What happens to my application? We will respond to all submitted applications within two weeks’ of online submission. We may need to request further supporting documentation or references, and requested documents must be provided as soon as possible. Please do not make travel arrangements or payments until an offer has been confirmed and a unique student reference number has been provided. Deposit payment deadline: 30 May 2014
Full final fees deadline: 1 June 2014
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