International summer school brochure 2016

2016 Monday 4 July - Friday 29 July • Durham • UK

www.durham.ac.uk/international/summerschool

“My favorite part of the Summer School was the people I got to know and interact with during my stay in St. John’s College at Durham. The chance to get acquainted with new people from different cultural backgrounds was an amazing experience I never expected before applying for the course.”

Participating Student, “Energy Transitions in Contemporary and Emerging Societies” 2015

“All of the teachers on the course were very enthusiastic and interested in the subjects they covered. I loved when we went to different museums and other field trips that helped to emphasize what we were learning in class. It really helped me feel connected with the history introduced in class, and the archaeology was AMAZING!” Participating Student, “Northern Borders of Empire to the Making of the Middle Ages” 2015

Contents Welcome

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About us

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Our courses

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Important information: Accommodation and how to apply

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Social programme

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Student experience

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Durham Castle

Professor Stuart Corbridge, Vice-Chancellor

Welcome

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Welcome to Durham University – an institution whose reputation for excellence in research, education, and the wider student experience places it among the very top universities in the UK and worldwide.

Durham University is unique and distinctive. Set in the heart of a small city with ancient roots, our students are part of a residential collegiate university with age-old traditions and modern values. At Durham, we are committed to excellence in all aspects of the educational experience we offer and we deliver scholarship of the highest standard. As well as being a world top 100 university with an impressive research portfolio and excellent teaching standards, our staff, students, colleges, departments, estate and traditions all

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combine to make this a wonderful place to study, work and live. We are proud to be an international community of scholars that reflects ambitions and cultures from around the world. We promote diversity in scholarship, providing a rounded education through which students can engage fully with their studies and develop individual academic and personal skills to help them achieve at their highest level.

International Summer School is a new initiative focused on providing our participants with excellent courses, engaging social and cultural programmes, and an unrivalled student experience. Whether taking part in an archaeological excavation, studying medieval

history at our World Heritage Site, or exploring the complex issues surrounding energy use in modern society, your time with us promises to deliver a rewarding, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Study with us this summer and join a stimulating learning community alongside some of the most motivated students and dedicated staff from around the world. Our international community of excellence provides an engaging environment that will enable and empower you to learn and develop to your full potential.

I look forward to welcoming you to Durham this summer.

Professor Stuart Corbridge, Vice-Chancellor

About us TOP RANKING Durham University is unique.

GLOBAL COHORT

We are the third oldest university in England and one of the world’s leading centres of scholarship and learning. The International Summer School continues in this tradition offering you the opportunity to get ahead this summer with one of our credit bearing courses of intensive academic study.

The International Summer School attracts students from across the world.

• Ranked 5th in the UK - The Complete University Guide 2016 • Ranked 61st in the World - QS World Rankings and Times Higher World Reputation Review Rankings 2016

Our programs offer a truly global experience with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Durham is a student city; the perfect setting to make new friends and meet new people, making your time with us unforgettable. This environment will allow you to enjoy a variety of experiences, expand your worldview, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

HISTORIC SETTING Surrounded by some of the world’s finest architecture, Durham city is the perfect setting to experience study abroad in England.

The Castle and Cathedral – together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site – dominate the skyline and look out over breath-taking historic woodland and countryside.

Durham University is a world top 100 university.

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A short distance from the Pennine Mountain range and the sea, Durham is one of England’s most beautiful cities and the perfect destination to experience British history and culture in a welcoming environment. Its winding streets and ancient marketplace invite you to explore further into its heritage.

Durham’s excellent transport links and positioning mean it is the ideal starting point to visit more of the United Kingdom and Europe, with London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Paris all within easy reach.

Find out more: www.visitnorthumberland.com www.thisisdurham.com www.durhamworldheritagesite.com

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WHY DURHAM UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL? Since its foundation in 1832 Durham University has flourished, and cemented a place of distinction both nationally and internationally.

Durham City has captured the admiration of writers and artists for centuries, situated on a World Heritage Site, Durham’s Castle and Cathedral continues to attract the attention of travellers from all over the world.

“I fell in love with Durham!

The field trips and enthusiastic lecturers were enlightening and fascinating, making the course well beyond my expectations and a learning experience I couldn’t get from just books or traditional classes.”

Participating Student, “English Language for Academic Purposes” 2015

Durham University is England’s third oldest university, founded after Oxford and Cambridge, and one of the UK’s leading research institutions. As Durham University is one of the top 100 universities in the world, Durham lecturers and tutors are acknowledged experts and leaders in their field. Regardless of your course, you will be taught by some of the leading minds in the world.

THE DURHAM DIFFERENCE

Team Durham

Durham University offers you a unique opportunity to experience the history, tradition and quality of one of the highest ranking universities in England.

Located in the small and ancient City of Durham in the heart of North East England you will have the opportunity to experience life in a traditional British University. As a resident in one of Durham University’s 16 colleges you will gain from our unique collegiate system. A college is a supportive scholarly community within the University offering accommodation, student activities and a distinctive university experience.

We know studying abroad is an opportunity to develop skills that today’s employers seek. It is a way to prepare and distinguish oneself in an increasingly competitive market place, illuminating new paths and ideas along the way.

Enjoy our past, make the most of the present, and look forward to a future full of possibilities.

University College

Our courses PROGRAMME DATES: 4 July - 29 July 2016 Durham University offers three distinctive Summer School courses in 2016 aimed at current university students.

Courses can be taken for credit towards degrees at many other institutions, and are examined to Durham University standards.

When your time at Durham comes to an end, you will receive an official transcript and a detailed explanation of the Durham grading system to take back to your home university.

“The sessions were very interactive. The course had an excellent mix of lectures and field trips, which enhanced my learning by reinforcing the classroom discussions. The places we traveled to were stunning, interesting, relevant to the course, and just fun to go to! The International Summer School was the best time of my life!”

Participant on International Summer School 2015

Credit Many universities permit the transfer of credit from our Summer School courses towards undergraduate degrees. Please check with your home institution’s Study Abroad, Registry or Faculty office in advance of the start of the programme for full details. The International Summer School Office will be happy to provide details of the course, its academic level and syllabus, directly to the Study Abroad Office if required.

Energy Transitions in Contemporary and Emerging Societies

From the Arab Spring to ISIS 4 - 22 July 2016

11-22 July 2016

Allows a multidisciplinary approach and understanding to modern energy issues.

For those looking to develop academic English skills and learn more about contemporary life and culture in the UK.

For students interested in intense study of the complex political, economic, and social issues emerging in the Arab World in the modern day.

For students seeking a first-hand experience with UK archaeology and professional practice.

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English Language for Academic Purposes This four-week course will give you the opportunity to learn high-level academic English as part of Durham University’s International Summer School. On this course we will teach you some of the key academic skills needed to be successful at a British University.

COURSE DATES 4-29 July 2016 PROGRAMME FEE £2,800 WHAT WILL I STUDY ON THIS COURSE? • You will practice academic writing and develop your ability to present argument and analysis • You will have the opportunity to give presentations on academic topics including your own undergraduate studies

• A formal presentation • Participating in an assessed seminar • Completing a research project and giving a poster presentation.

DOES THE COURSE HAVE A SOCIAL AND AFTER CLASS ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME? Yes, you will join summer school students from across the world in social activities and excursions to local attractions that could include: Edinburgh, York, and the Lake District.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Students who in the future might want to undertake postgraduate study at a British university: a Masters or PhD programme.

• You will have the opportunity to learn more about British life and culture through lectures, classroom discussions, and local excursions.

Students who are studying in English at their home universities; either taking modules in English or studying for their degree in English.

Students who want to study English at higher more challenging level. The skills you will learn on this course are many of the language skills international businesses and governments need.

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

DO I GET A CERTIFICATE?

You will be taught in small groups (maximum group size of 16). Your teacher will take a communicative approach and you will often work collaboratively through pair work and group discussions. An important part of the course is the individual feedback you will receive. In one-to-one tutorials your teacher will advise you on how you can improve your spoken and written work.

Yes, you get a certificate that confirms that you have attended and successfully completed the course. You also get a written report giving you feedback on your work and suggestions for how you can continue to improve.

• You will learn to contribute to and lead academic discussions

WHAT WILL I DO ON THE COURSE? The best way to learn English is through practicing it.

On this course we will ask you to produce a portfolio of work. This will include:

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: You must be currently studying or have recently completed an undergraduate/ bachelor’s programme.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• A timed piece of writing produced under exam conditions

IELTs 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 64 or above.

Equivalent qualifications such as Pearson PTE and Cambridge advanced and Proficiency test (CAE & CPE) are also accepted.

• An academic essay you write and research in your own time

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The Northern Borders of Empire to the Making of the Middle Ages During this multi-disciplinary course designed by our Department of Archaeology and Durham’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, students will spend the initial two weeks: COURSE DATES 4-29 July 2016 PROGRAMME FEE £2,800 WEEKS 1 AND 2 • Participating in a suite of archaeological projects focused on the northern edges of the Roman Empire in Britain playing a full part in excavations and building recording gaining first-hand knowledge and experience of UK archaeological professional practice • Receiving on-site seminars and workshops with expert visitors exploring matters of cutting edge concern in archaeology and cultural history • Gaining a full understanding of the archaeology of the transformation of the military frontier of Roman Britain including Hadrian’s Wall in the early medieval and Medieval eras and a wider appreciation of the archaeology and history of Northern England.

WEEKS 3 AND 4 The second two weeks of the Summer School course focus on medieval theory modules with experts from the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies focussing on the following topics: SAINTS, SCHOLARS AND VIKINGS The Northern World in the Early Middle Ages ‘From the fear of the Northmen, dear Lord deliver us’:

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so runs the prayer from northern England faced with the terror of Viking raids from the 8th century to the middle of the eleventh century.

The Vikings encountered a northern world rich in material and cultural life, glorying still in the golden age of Northumbrian power from the previous century and the age of saint so memorably chronicled by Bede. How these worlds collided, the consequences of these encounters and the changing shape of the communities which inhabited this region will all be explored.

LAND OF THE PRINCE-BISHOPS Culture and Conquest in the High Middle Ages ‘Half church of God, half tower against the Scots’: so Walter Scott characterised the imposing mass of Durham Cathedral.

At the apogee of their power in the period from the 12th to the 14th centuries the PrinceBishops of Durham wielded power both worldly and spiritual, and were one of the major forces defining, governing and dominating the north, but with influence well beyond. This module will examine the sources and circumstances of that power, looking at the re-foundation of Durham Cathedral, the life and influence of its community, individual bishops from the lascivious Flambard to the warrior Hatfield, and the mechanisms of power: castles, economic life and political intrigue.

Interesting sites to explore: www.binchester.blogspot.co.uk www.durham.ac.uk/imems www.durham.ac.uk/archaeology

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Durham Cathedral

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Energy Transitions in Contemporary and Emerging Societies COURSE DATES 11-22 July 2016 PROGRAMME FEE £1,400 COURSE DESCRIPTION This short course offers an in-depth overview of the interconnections between energy and society. By attending you will gain a unique interdisciplinary understanding of how energy is shaped by, and gives rise to, issues associated with development, politics, climate change and sustainability, technologies and lifestyles.

Researchers and faculty from Durham University will introduce you to the latest social science research from both the Global North (‘developed’ countries) and the Global South (‘developing’ countries) in relation to: home, mobility, governance and development.

DURHAM ENERGY INSTITUTE The Energy Summer School is held in association with Durham Energy Institute and the MSc in Energy and Society.

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) draws on the expertise of world-leading researchers across Durham University with a membership spanning departments in science, social science and humanities. At DEI we emphasise a ‘Science and Society’ approach to energy which tackles the societal aspects of energy technology and cultural representations of energy. We also have a range of expertise in energy technologies such as renewables generation (wind, solar, hydro, bio) and integration, bio-fuels, carbon capture and storage, shale fracturing, smart grids and networks, low carbon transitions and nuclear.

Working together across departments, enables us to build on world-leading research in specific energy technology areas integrating perspectives from As well as this, the school will help you to gain a critical Anthropology, Economics, Humanities and cultural social perspective on the interconnections between studies to generate insights into how technology is energy and society and how these relate to energy shaped by, adopted by, and influences society. If you research and practice. Key theories, methodologies would like to find out more please visit and understandings from geography, sociology and www.durham.ac.uk/dei anthropology that will be introduced include: WHY DURHAM? • Everyday practices (uses, users and Durham is ideally located for the course, with its understandings of energy) history of mining and current growing renewable and • Governance and politics (who, how and at sustainable energy sector. Students will have the what scale?) opportunity to visit a wind farm, hydro power plant • Behaviour change (who, how and at what scale?) and a smart grid laboratory.

• Materiality/ ‘stuff’ of energy (e.g., energy and TARGET AUDIENCE transport infrastructures/systems of provision) The course offers an excellent introduction to anyone • Development (where, who by and in what way?) interested in developing their understanding of the • Low and high carbon lifestyles and transitions. linkages and interconnections between energy and society. These include but are not limited to: COURSE FORMAT Informed by the latest research and theory the module 1. Undergraduate/postgraduate students from will retain the practical focus energy research and disciplines including engineering, geography, practice demands. Real life case studies and examples sociology and anthropology of high and low carbon energy transitions will provide 2. Researchers/academics a practical demonstration of the risks, challenges and 3. Engineers/technicians opportunities in the real world. The module themes will 4. Policy makers. be introduced and structured around lectures, world café formats, film screenings and walkshops.

From the Arab Spring to ISIS COURSE DATES 4 - 22 July 2016

whether these events can be described as ‘Arab Spring’ and what are the main implications for the whole region.

PROGRAMME FEES £2,100 inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals and visits.

Through lectures, readings, documentaries, discussions, and students’ presentations, the course aims to let students interrogate and question these events in a critical and engaging way.

COURSE DESCRIPTION The objective of this course is to explore the intertwined economic, political and social factors that triggered a series of popular uprisings in the Arab world during 2011, then to examine the multifaceted reasons why popular surge for more democratic and inclusive governments failed (with the possible exception of Tunisia), leading in some cases to a minority of youth supporting new and extremely violent movements such as ISIS (The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).

In weaving these threads together, the first part of the course will focus on the political aspect of these events. If much of the literature has focused on the ways power and the State stabilizes and normalizes the lives of people, the course will also cover the ways in which individuals and groups struggled to negotiate with, resist and subvert the power of the State and their mixed outcomes.

How is power contested? How do people perceive injustice? What are people demanding when they protest? It will then focus on specific cases (Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Tunisia) in order to grasp both the similarities and differences among the various countries. The second part of the course will try to focus on what are the current outcomes of these popular protests, trying to establish a connection with the emergence of ISIS. It will challenge

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COURSE CONTENT: • Political geography of the region • Perceptions of the ‘Other’ • What is the State • The role of Ideology • The social basis of obedience and revolt • Human rights and humanitarian interventions • Exploring pre-2011 events leading to the popular uprisings • Country case-studies (Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia) • US and UK Foreign Policy in the Middle East • Security and terrorism • Making sense of the emergence of ISIS • The Arab world and the West.

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Important information ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Cambridge IGCSE First

The International Summer School invites applications from students who meet the following criteria:

• Language English at Grade C or above

• You are a current university student, undergraduate or postgraduate. Alternatively if you have an offer of a place at university for this year and will be 17 years of age by the programme start date of the 4th July 2016 • You have a current GPA of 3.4 (B+) or above or equivalent grades. In rare cases it is possible to accept slightly lower grades, depending on the strength of the application as a whole • You meet our English language requirements which are detailed below.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS The minimum entry levels for international students on all courses apart from the English Language for Academic Purposes are listed below. Acceptable English Language examinations for entry to Durham University are: • IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0) • TOEFL iBT: 92 (no component under 23) • Cambridge Proficiency (CPE): Grade C • Cambridge Advanced (CAE): Grade A

• Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language at Grade B or above • GCSE English Language at grade C or above • Pearson Test of English overall score 62 (with no score less than 56 in each component).

If you have studied in an English speaking institution or have courses taught in English as standard you may be able to apply as a native English speaker.

Please email international. summerschool@durham.ac.uk if you have any questions about our entry requirements.

The Academic English Programme is open to students with an IELTS of 5.5 or above.

FEES AND DEADLINES Our programme fee of £700 a week for each course is inclusive of: • Tuition • Accommodation, plus meals • Full social programme.

The application deadline for the International Summer School is Friday 20 May 2016.

Applications are assessed upon arrival throughout the year so students are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM Please ensure you: •C omplete all the required fields of the application form • Include a copy of your transcript • I f required include a copy of your English Language Certificate.

Please return all application documents to international. summerschool@durham.ac.uk and do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions about the application process or require any further information. international.summerschool@ durham.ac.uk

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? You will receive an email confirming your application has been received. More information may be requested if your application form is incomplete or lacking supporting documents.

Applications are then assessed within seven working days. Once you application is accepted you will be sent, via email, an offer letter and invoice for your programme fees. Your place on the programme is confirmed upon receiving your programme fees in full. Upon payment of your fees you will receive orientation information and if needed a letter in support of your visa application.

Angel of the North

St John’s College

COLLEGE ACCOMMODATION Summer School students experience Durham’s unique collegiate system by living in St John’s College, one of the smallest colleges, and renowned for its welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Founded in 1909, St John’s College boasts a lively and diverse mix of students and is like no other Durham college. Set in a series of beautiful listed buildings in Durham’s historic heart, the College enjoys stunning views of the Norman Cathedral and River Wear. This central location provides an excellent balance between being able to immerse yourself in the ambience of an established and historic centre of learning with the more practical benefits of never being more than a 10 minute walk from lectures or the university library. Facilities at St John’s include several common rooms with vending machines, a pool table and kitchenette as well as a bar, gym and a library. You will live with and get to know students across all other programs, developing close friendships that will last long after your course has finished. Included in the programme fees are accommodation, meals and internet access. www.durham.ac.uk/st-johns.college

Buckingham Palace

Social Programme WEEKEND VISIT TO LONDON With accommodation in central London, you will be ideally placed to explore the capital city. The programme of events includes: • A guided walking tour of London landmarks including Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, No.10 Downing Street, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square • Visits to The British Museum, Covent Garden and Tate Modern • Opportunity to attend a West End show, shop on Oxford Street or see the Tower of London • Free time to do your own exploring.

Houses of Parliament

Alnwick Castle

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York Minster

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hadrian’s Wall

HADRIAN’S WALL & VINDOLANDA Roman Vindolanda is one of the North East’s most famous and not to be missed tourist attractions lying in the beautiful landscape of Hadrian’s Wall Country. Formerly a key military post on the northern frontier of Britain, Vindolanda is the home of Britain’s ‘Top Treasure’ - the Vindolanda Writing Tablets.

HOLY ISLAND & BAMBURGH CASTLE Skim over the sands and causeway to Holy Island and prepare to enter another world. Holy Island is cut off twice-daily from the rest of the world by fast-moving tides. Both an island and a picturesque village, Holy Island carries a wealth of history within its tidal walls. Home to Lindisfarne

Priory, the epicentre of Christianity in Anglo Saxon times. This serene setting was the birthplace of the Lindisfarne Gospels, one of the world’s most precious books.

SOCIAL EVENTS IN DURHAM We have a number of social events organised in Durham, these include a welcome reception, guided tours of the Castle and Cathedral, pub quiz and a leaving party to celebrate your time in Durham. The city centre location of your accommodation means you are within 5-10 minutes of all the restaurants, cafes and bars where you could spend some of your evening free time.

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Student Experience My experience in Durham was awesome. I wanted to travel and experience new people, places, and cultures. The Energy Transitions Programme taught us about different energy challenges around the world and compared and contrasted with my country, Colombia. Now, with all the knowledge that I have acquired I would like to develop an energy project related with general industries and bring something to vulnerable communities.

Durham in general and its university are awesome.

It is a peaceful and beautiful place - an ancient city, where you can find many stories surrounding all the streets and buildings. My time was unforgettable, as I got to know people from all parts of the world and enjoyed our time together.

I absolutely recommend the Summer School, firstly for the interesting topics that you can learn and implement with your personal projects, secondly for the cultural exchange where you can make new friends, and finally for the amazing experience to discover the incredible place that is England.

I hope to get back to Durham soon!

MELISA, COLOMBIA

Picking a destination for my first experience abroad was quite a task. I browsed my University’s web-pages in search of listed partner universities and came across Durham University. Much to my surprise, as I had never heard of it before, I discovered Durham was regarded as one of the best universities in the UK. My mind was instantly made up. I needed to improve my English skills and one of the offered summer courses was, conveniently, the English for Academic Purposes Programme. I would get to spend a month in the Queen’s land, surrounded by quaint shops, historic landscapes, and pubs.

I can honestly say I started missing St John’s College, where I stayed, the very minute I hopped on the train to get back home. Durham is an indescribably beautiful city, with dazzling architecture and historical landmarks. It is safe, serene, and silent, except for the Cathedral bells, ringing out through the day.

I came back more confident in my abilities, for I had learned a lot and had a certificate to show for it. I cannot lie. It was a great deal of writing and reading, to which I was not accustomed, being an engineering student, but I would certainly do it all again.

THIAGO, BRAZIL

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“I took part in the Durham International Summer School through the US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute program. I chose to participate in the course for the cultural and international experience. I spent a great deal of time getting to know the local populace by participating in pub quizzes, attending a performance of War Horse in London, and hiking around local Durham. Internationally, I met a great number of new friends from a variety of countries such as Switzerland, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. I could not imagine the trip without meeting many of my new friends; we hiked Hadrian’s Wall, visited Bamburgh Castle, and even spent our free time taking day trips to Edinburgh and York. I gained cultural and international knowledge from these experiences and hope to take this experience into a future career.

I greatly enjoyed my time in Durham learning about English culture and history, and spending time with friends that I met from across the world. The trip was not only useful for my future career but also a memory that I will never forget!”

DAVID, USA

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