SUMMER SCHO L Academic Courses 2015
of 2014 summer school students would recommend the SOAS summer school to a friend. 2014 student feedback survey
SOAS at a glance 1
About SOAS SOAS, University of London is the only higher education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable institution, uniquely combining language scholarship, disciplinary expertise and regional focus; it has the largest concentration in Europe of academic staff concerned with those regions.
2 Resources The SOAS National Library is one of the world’s most important academic libraries for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East and attracts scholars from all over the world. It has more than 1.5 million items and extensive electronic resources.
3 Summer at SOAS Taking a summer course at SOAS enables students to learn about a wide range of different topics in an intensive format, combining theory, practice, lively discussions and critical analysis.
Summer school is a fantastic opportunity for students to get a taste of what SOAS has to offer, whether you’re thinking of post-graduate study, a career change or just learning for fun Professor Richard Black, Pro-Director of Research and Enterprise
Practicalities Cost
Schedule
• £1400 for 3 weeks
46 hours, Monday to Friday. Courses include lectures, tutorials and extra activities, such as films field trips and debates.
• £2500 for 5 weeks • £60 non-refundable application fee • Discounts are available
Application Deadline First deadline 24 May 2015, late deadline 14 June 2015.
Sessions Session 1
22 June – 23 July 2015
Session 2 6 July – 24 July 2015 Session 3 27 July – 14 August 2015
Entry Requirements
Accommodation
• Must be 18 + at the time of attendance.
There are limited rooms available at International Hall, University of London.
• Non-native English speakers should possess relevant English language qualifications (IELTS min 6.5 or equivalent).
Assessment and Credits Students are usually able to obtain credits from their home institution, however the summer courses are not accredited by SOAS. The assessment is optional.
Social Programme You will be invited to a Thames river cruise, welcome and farewell receptions as well as discounted trips through our partner International Friends.
Please check the website for full details: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/subjects
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Business, Finance and Management
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4th
out of 116 Business and Management departments across the UK.
The 2013 National Student Survey of undergraduate students
Session 2 Finance and Risk Management Week 1
Finance and risk management: an introduction
Week 2
Risk management using futures and options
Week 3
Risk management in the global economy
Social Entrepreneurship: Enlightened Organisational Frameworks Week 1
Key topics, theories and definitions
Week 2
Social innovation the process of problem discovery, experimentation and social value
Week 3
Collaborative social innovation, alternative logics and progress indicators
Session 3 Managing the Public Sector: Theory and International Applications Week 1
From public policies to the strategic management of public programmes
Week 2
Designing, staffing, and controlling public service programmes
Week 3
Challenges and opportunities for the delivery of public services
Management in China: Domestic and International Perspectives Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Domestic perspectives
Week 3
International perspectives
Culture, Society and History
WORLD- CLASS RESOURCES
4,000
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items of music, poetry and drama held in the SOAS library
Session 1 Culture and Society in the Middle East and Arabic Language Week 1
The formation of the Arab world today
Week 2
The clash of empires
Week 3
The ‘Golden Age of Islam’
Week 4
State, society and individual
Week 5
Customs and traditions
Beginners Arabic 1 or 2 will be taught throughout the 5 weeks.
Session 2 Introduction to the Global Creative and Cultural Industries Week 1
Between commerce and art: the creative industries
Week 2
Selling culture
Week 3
Creating media
Minority Religions in the Middle East Week 1
Jews, Mandaeans, Zoroastrians
Week 2
Christians of the Middle East
Week 3
Alevis, Druze, Yezidis, Bahai
Understanding Africa: Past and Present Week 1
History of Africa
Week 2
Politics and society
Week 3
Languages and culture
Session 3 Opium and Empire: Chinese History in London and the UK Week 1
Empire and the opening up of China
Week 2
Chinese intellectuals in inter-war London
Week 3
Chinese communities and Chinese collections in twentieth century London
Development Š Government of Liberia 2009
I found the course very inspiring and rewarding. It contained a good combination of analysis at local and global level and of critical perspectives on international political political economy. The teacher was knowledgeable and engaged and the reading list has provided valuable input for my thesis back home. Kajsa, NGOs and Social Movements: the Politics of Protest and Change
Session 2 Development and Conflict Week 1
Understanding conflict
Week 2
Conflict and development I
Week 3
Conflict and development II
Global Health Week 1
Politics of global health: inequality, security and responsibility
Week 2
Pandemics from HIV to Ebola
Week 3
Medicine & vaccines, food and sanitation
Migration and the Diaspora Week 1
Migration in historical context
Week 2
Contemporary migration, culture and nation
Week 3
Transnational identities and engagements
Session 3 NGOs and Social Movements: the Politics of Protest and Change Week 1
NGOs, social movements and development
Week 2
The role of NGOs in humanitarian crises
Week 3
The politics of protest and change
Law
We covered an impressive amount of topics and they were all thought out and centred around everyone’s interests. Ingrid, Law Multiculturalism and Intercultural Human Rights
Session 2 International Law: Contemporary Issues Week 1
Foundations of international law
Week 2
International humanitarian law and international criminal law
Week 3
Collective security
Law, Multiculturalism and Intercultural Human Rights 1 Week 1
An introduction to core themes in ethnic minority legal studies
Week 2
Cultural diversity and family law
Week 3
Cultural diversity and public law
Session 3 Gender, Conflict and Law Week 1
Gender as a tool, conflict as subject
Week 2
Women as actors
Week 3
Contemporary issues
Law, Multiculturalism and Intercultural Human Rights 2 Week 1
Immigration to the UK
Week 2
Managing racial, religious and cultural diversity
Week 3
Radicalisation, terrorism and security risks
Politics
89%
Satisfied
SOAS is above the national average for student satisfaction at 89% (National student survey 2013)
Session 1 Government and Politics of the Middle East and Arabic Language Week 1
Defining and analysing the Middle East; structural determinants of Middle East politics
Week 2
Ottoman legacies and European colonial legacies; the politics of independence; the military and politics
Week 3
Social and political forces behind the drive for economic liberalisation; liberalisation and its limits
Week 4
Politics from below; Islam and democracy
Week 5
The ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings; the fortunes of Political Islam
Beginners Arabic 1 or 2 will be taught throughout the 5 weeks.
Session 2 Transformations in Today’s China Week 1
Everyday life and social changes
Week 2
Power and politics
Week 3
Economic reforms
Session 3 Global South Asia Week 1
Histories and theories of interrelatedness
Week 2
Economic flows and social transformations
Week 3
Global South Asian diasporas
International Relations in the 21st century Week 1
Introduction: globalisation, neoliberalism and the State
Week 2
Safer world? Nuclear proliferation and other dangers
Week 3
Migration: refugees, workers and diasporas
Also at SOAS this summer • English and Academic – for NNES students to improve their English language and academic skills. • World Music – intensive courses and workshops for students of all musical levels. • Languages – evening and daytime courses in African, Asian and Middle Eastern languages. • 16-18 year olds – free non-residential summer courses for state school and college students.
Contact Us: Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7898 4205 Website: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool Enquiries: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/subjects/enquiry-form.html
It was the best teaching I’ve ever experienced. I was so very impressed and really inspired.
www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/subjects/development Olivia, Development and Conflict summerschool@soas.ac.uk Disclaimer: This prospectus is a guide for applicants intending to enter summer school 2015, and it has been produced as early as possible for that purpose. Inevitably, the matters covered by this prospectus may change, although every effort is made to ensure information is upto-date. Please do check the summer school website for the most recent information.