SUMMER SCHO L Academic Courses 2018
Thank you for your interest in the SOAS Summer School. This is a great opportunity to join the vibrant SOAS community through studying courses based on cutting-edge research with excellent teaching. Our summer courses cover topics of global relevance. I am sure you will enjoy your time at SOAS as an opportunity to expand your knowledge and try something new. Join us in summer 2018 in London, one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world! Baroness Valerie Amos CH PC, Director of SOAS University of London
Highly international student body: 79 different countries represented in our Summer School since 2013
Region Africa America Asia Europe Oceania
% 8% 12% 25% 54% 1%
Average age of students
26
35 and over
13% 27-35
20% 67%
65% Female
26 and under
35% Male
The SOAS Summer School at a Glance • SOAS is part of the University of London, the second largest university by number of full-time students in the United Kingdom. • SOAS achieved a score of 90% for teaching excellence in the 2016 National Student Survey – that’s 3% above the sector average.
• SOAS has over 5,000 students from 133 countries enrolled on campus. Since it began, the SOAS Summer School has welcomed students from close to 80 different countries – covering all continents except Antarctica!
• SOAS Summer School students are highly satisfied with the Summer School experience – a staggering 89% of SOAS Summer School students rated our teaching as excellent or very good (Summer School student survey 2017). •E stablished in 2013, SOAS Summer School has also paved the way into SOAS: around 5% of Summer School students have enrolled onto a degree programme.
• All Summer School classes will be held in SOAS’ state-of-the-art facilities. • SOAS celebrated its centenary in 2016-17. Over the last century we have built a strong academic reputation throughout the world and especially in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
What can I study? Summer School courses are offered throughout three sessions so you can choose the date convenient for you. You can also enrol for consecutive sessions, e.g. sessions 2 and 3. Courses are offered from different topic groups:
• Culture, Society and History • Development and Environment Studies • Economics, Finance and Management • Law • Politics
Session 1 courses: 18 June – 19 July
Session 2 courses: 2 July – 20 July
Session 3 courses: 23 July – 10 August
Culture and Society in the Middle East
Capitalism, Crisis and the Neoliberal State
Development and Conflict
Government and Politics in the Middle East
Gender, Conflict and the Middle East
Finance and Risk Management
Arabic 1 & 2
NGOs and Social Movements: the Politics of Protest and Change
International Relations in the 21st Century
Persian 1 & 2
Public Financial Management
International Law: Contemporary Issues
The Middle East in Global Politics
Migration and Diaspora
Understanding Africa
It was the best teaching I’ve ever experienced. I was so very impressed and really inspired. Olivia, Development and Conflict
SOAS summer school put together all the ingredients for an unforgettable experience: meeting people from all over the world, from different backgrounds sharing the same passion; the perfect balance between lectures and discussion time and also the possibility to live a unique campus experience. Enrico, Gender, Conflict and the Middle East
As someone who hopes to work in government one day, I believe this course and my classmates have also exposed me to various types of beliefs and backgrounds that will better inform my policy decisions in my career. Alexander, The Middle East in Global Politics
Why enrol? Summer at SOAS: Taking a summer course at SOAS enables students to learn about a wide range of topics, combining cutting-edge academic research, innovative teaching and practice-oriented learning. Whether you are a current student, a recent graduate, a young professional, or if would like to upgrade your knowledge, attending the SOAS Summer School enables you to: • J oin our diverse and international student community; • Make your views heard – SOAS’ innovative teaching methods, based on excellence in research, enable students to add to the lively discussions and critical analysis in classroom; • Learn from our highly experienced and specialised academic staff – SOAS has the largest concentration in Europe of experts on the Middle East, Africa and Asia;
• Benefit from the globally renowned research delivered by SOAS’ three specialised regional institutes: the London Middle East Institute, the South Asia Institute, and the China Institute; • Courses related to Africa embed the expertise provided by the Centre of African Studies with the largest concentration of Africa experts outside of Africa; • Be critical and make a difference – SOAS challenges mainstream schools of thought, taking a non-Western centric approach and encouraging students to develop a critical outlook and foster change; • Pave your way into SOAS: Summer School students can apply to continue their studies at SOAS, with over 115 Postgraduate programmes to choose from.
Courses are taught at level 2/3 of a typical SOAS undergraduate degree programme and are suitable for undergraduates, as well as graduates and postgraduates without in-depth knowledge of a specified topic.
Summer School Key Facts Assessment and Credits Students are usually able to obtain credits from their home institution: typically our courses receive • 3 credits in the US system • 7.5 ECTS in the European system. Please check with your home institution for further details. Contact Hours Session 1 courses:
77 hours, including 60h language and 17h subject-related
Sessions 2 / 3 courses:
46 hours
Core Hours Session 1
Monday – Thursday • 10.00am to 1.00pm: Arabic or Persian language • 2.00pm to 3.20pm: Government and Politics of the Middle East AND/OR • 3.40pm to 5.00pm: Culture and Society of the Middle East
Sessions 2 & 3:
Monday - Thursday • 10am - 3pm: lectures and tutorials AND • Additional 2 hours on a specified Friday • Content-related optional activities, such as museum or company visits On Fridays, courses open up one of their activities to all Summer School students, giving each student a variety of different activities to attend.
Application Deadline 25 May 2018 Entry Requirements A university student or a graduate at the time of attending the Summer School, and 18+ years of age. Professional experience can be acknowledged as equivalent to a university qualification. Fluency in English, demonstrated through: • IELTS of 6.5 of higher • TOEFL iBT of 100 or higher • Pearson of 70 or higher • Or equivalent proof (see our website for details) Enrolment of Summer School applicants who don’t meet the entry requirements is at the discretion of SOAS – please get in touch to speak to us in detail about your application. Fees There is a one-off, non-refundable application fee of £40. Tuition fee: • Session 1 - £2,700 • Sessions 2 & 3 - £1,600 Applicants enrolling by 30 March will receive 10% off the tuition fee. Other discounts are available for groups, please contact us for further information. Accommodation Limited rooms are available at the SOAS halls of residence, Dinwiddy House. For details of how to book a room please visit the Dinwiddy House accommodation website. www.sanctuary-students.com/ summer-accommodation/london/dinwiddy-house
Enrol now: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschools/applications Get in touch: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool Enquiries: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/enquiries
Social Programme Our friendly and vibrant campus is located in the heart of London at the centre of historic Bloomsbury. The capital’s rich cultural and social life is literally on our doorstep! During the SOAS Summer School, you will be invited to attend a diverse social programme offered by SOAS and the Summer School team, including course-related activities, a welcome and a farewell reception, a Thames River cruise, and various events offered by SOAS throughout the summer. In addition, you can book discounted trips through our partner International Friends or you can explore what the city has to offer. A detailed programme will be available closer to the Summer School’s start.
Culture, Society and History Detailed learning outcomes and course syllabi can be found on our website: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool
WORLD- CLASS RESOURCES
4,000
Over
items of music, poetry and drama held in the SOAS library
Session 1 Culture and Society in the Middle East and Arabic or Persian Language Academic Lead: Dr Atef Alshaer This course offers an introduction to the theories and methods of studying culture and deals with the history and development of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) culture from the classical period to the present. 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
Arabic or Persian levels 1 or 2 will be taught throughout the 5 weeks.
Session 2 Understanding Africa Academic lead: Dr Seraphin Kamdem With a diverse range of sessions, from history and politics to languages and music, the course gives an in-depth knowledge of the main academic areas of study within Africa. Week 1
History of Africa
Week 2
Politics and society
Week 3
Languages and culture
Session 3 Migration and Diaspora Academic lead: Dr Parvathi Raman Taught by SOAS academics specialising in migration and diaspora studies, this course provides participants with a broad understanding of the place of migration and diaspora communities in the modern world, offering both historical perspective and contemporary context. Week 1
Migration in historical context
Week 2
Contemporary migration, culture and nation
Week 3
Transnational identities and engagements
Development Studies and Environment
SOAS Development Studies ranked
7th
in the world - in the 2017 QS World University Rankings
Session 2 NGOs and Social Movements: the Politics of Protest and Change Academic lead: Dr Feyzi Ismail This course provides a critical introduction to NGOs, the nature and impact of social protest, how they have interacted and influenced each other, and how they have globalised. Week 1
NGOs, social movements and development
Week 2
The role of NGOs in humanitarian crises
Week 3
The politics of protest and change
Session 3 Development and Conflict Academic lead: Joshua Rogers This course examines the links between conflict and development, inequality and violence, and the structures and interests which contribute to the continuation of violence within and between nations. Week 1
Concepts and approaches
Week 2
Functions, consequences and interventions
Week 3
Interventions and the role of the global North
My time at SOAS Summer School was a fantastic experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable teachers really challenged us to look beyond the literature and review our own conceptions about development studies and other academic fields. The vibe at SOAS was engaging, open, and the true SOAS spirit of diversity and curiosity was also visible in the classroom, where a broad variety of nationalities and backgrounds participated in constructive and interesting discussions. I look back on a very valuable experience, both in terms of education, and on a more personal level thanks to the great people and personalities that enriched my time at SOAS even more! Anne-Roos, Development and Conflict Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
I found my classes extremely stimulating and found the teachers to be very qualified, as they all had previous professional experience in the fields they were teaching. The campus is beautiful and each class room is reasonably sized with students from all over the world. It is also located in a very nice part of London that has plenty of things to offer once class is over. SOAS was an enriching experience for me and I would not change it for anything in the world. Owen, Finance & Risk Management Northeastern University, Boston, USA
Economics, Finance and Management
SOAS School of Finance and Management ranked
12th
in the UK for Business and Management - 2018 Guardian league table
Session 2 Public Financial Management Academic lead: Dr Alberto Asquer This course provides participants with the theoretical knowledge and tools for reviewing, discussing, understanding and evaluating key themes about public financial management. Week 1
The public financial management process
Week 2
Public sector revenue policies
Week 3
Fiscal sustainability
Session 3 Finance and Risk Management Academic lead: Dr Jeo Lee This course teaches the main methods used by firms to manage risks and their applications in the global economy. It introduces financial markets and the principles of risk management and explains how to apply the main risk management tools. Week 1
Finance and risk management: an introduction
Week 2
Risk management using futures and options
Week 3
Risk management in the global economy
Law
The benefit I got from the International Law: Contemporary Issues course highly exceeded my expectations. SOAS is academic paradise. Valentina, International Law. Contemporary Issues
Session 2 International Law: Contemporary Issues Academic leads: Dr Gina Heathcote This course provides students with a basic understanding of international law, focusing on foundational structures that are necessary to engage with any international legal issue. Week 1
Foundations of international law
Week 2
International humanitarian law and international criminal law
Week 3
Emergent problems
Politics
At SOAS, you cannot help but meet people from around the globe, hearing their outside perspectives on issues you consider domestic. Especially for US students, understanding how the rest of the world views American political debate fosters a more holistic understanding of each interest group in the political scene. SOAS has world-renowned faculty with a clear desire to see their students learn and apply their knowledge. Alexander, The Middle East in Global Politics
Session 1 Government and Politics of the Middle East and Arabic or Persian Language Academic Lead: Dr Corinna Mullin This course serves as an introduction to the politics of North Africa (Maghreb), the Arab East (Mashriq) including the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula, Israel, Turkey and Iran. 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
Arabic or Persian levels 1 or 2 will be taught throughout the 5 weeks and will be taught by Seliha Fellache , Mona Hammad or Shabnam-Mir Afzali.
Session 2 The Middle East in Global Politics Academic leads: Dr Reem Abou-El-Fadl This course aims to place the modern Middle East in its international context, exploring histories of empire and decolonisation, hegemony and resistance, conflict and cooperation, as well as identity and foreign policy. Week 1
Key approaches and historical phases
Week 2
Key themes
Week 3
Foreign policies and interstate relations
Capitalism, Crisis and the Neoliberal State Academic lead: Dr Matthew Eagleton-Pierce This course examines the crucial structures, processes and outcomes in the recent struggles over neoliberal capitalism, offering tools to question who gains and who loses and how to better understand the politics of the world economy. Week 1
Neoliberalism and the State
Week 2
The Meaning of Neoliberalism
Week 3
Beyond Neoliberalism
Gender, Conflict and the Middle East Academic leads: Professor Nadje Al-Ali, Dr Gina Heathcote This course provides a focus for students interested in women’s studies, feminism, sexuality and gender, while also offering a gendered approach to the study of conflict in the Middle East. Week 1
Forces shaping the Middle East
Week 2
Gendered conflict
Week 3
Transition and transformation
Session 3 International Relations in the 21st century The course provides a critical understanding of key developments and issues in contemporary world politics for students with no prior background in international relations. 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 – courses 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. • Distance Learning – a range of postgraduate qualifications and free MOOCs all available remotely through online resources.
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Disclaimer: This prospectus is a guide for applicants intending to enter Summer School 2018. While SOAS aims to provide the courses, modules and academic staff described in this brochure and on the Summer School website, it does not represent a binding commitment. SOAS reserves the right, at any time and without notice or justification, to add, remove or alter content or staff or take down this brochure and/or the Summer School website. The Academic lead(s) hold(s) oversight of the course including content development, quality assurance and assignment of the teaching staff of each course. While the academic lead(s) also teach(es) parts of the course, they will usually not teach the whole course and will assign suitable and knowledgeable teaching staff of the required level.
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