Sum Mer 2017

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HERTFORD COLLEGE

OXFORD

Nanjing University at Hertford College, Oxford

Advanced Business and British Culture Three Week Programme

SUMMER2017

SUMMER 2017

A very warm welcome to Hertford College and to Oxford!

Hertford College was founded in 1282 – it is one of the

oldest of Oxford University’s 38 colleges. Located in the

centre of historic Oxford, our beautiful college boasts the

Bridge of Sighs, which is one of the most famous sights of

the city. This is an ideal setting for students wishing to

improve their language skills and knowledge of Britain and

British culture.

Welcome to Oxford!

MEALS

Meals:

 On class days you are offered breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 On trip days you are offered breakfast, a packed lunch and dinner.

 Weekend: Saturday you are offered breakfast. Sunday you are offered breakfast and dinner.

 On free-weekdays (Monday-Friday) you are offered breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The following pages outline your academic programme

WEEK ONE 9.00 –10.30am 11.00 – 12.30pm 2.00-4.00pm Evening

ARRIVAL DAY  Arrive at Heathrow Airport, London. Day 1  Hertford College Residential Advisors (RAs) will meet you. Sunday 30th  Travel to Oxford by private coach. You will stay in Oxford University Accommodation. July

 On arrival: welcome meal and information

Introduction to the Advanced B An Introduction Oxford L Welcome Tea at 3.00pm D Orientation Day 2 Business and British Culture R University and the Tutorial U Sample a delicious and traditional I  Accommodation Programme E System N cream tea in the splendid N  Facilities st A Explore the development of C surroundings of Hertford N Monday 31  Connecting your English Language Assessment K the leading university in the H College’s historic dining hall. E computers to July Students complete a placement English speaking world. R the internet

test. The lecture is followed by a Please wear smart clothes. Q and A session. You will have the chance to ask questions about the admissions process to Oxford and other British universities.

Aspects of Oxford B Academic Writing1 L Out and About Tour of Discovery D Cultural activities Day 3 Presentations by students based R  Note-taking U A self-guided exploration of the I with RAs on the pre-course task E  Introductions and N hidden corners of this beautiful N Suggestion Tuesday 1st Each short presentation will be A conclusions C city N go for a walk by the August followed by a question and K  Paraphrasing H E river Thames answer session.  Supporting details: facts, R quotations and statistics

Business Relationships and B Activities and question L Presentations Workshop 1 D Cultural activities Day 4 Networking R session: Activate and U  An introduction to student I with RAs Describing relations in the E expand your knowledge of N presentations N Suggestion Wednesday 2nd business world A the morning session. C  How to plan and deliver a N watch a August K H presentation effectively E Shakespeare play in Discussion and activities on how R an Oxford College to build good business relations garden) and develop the skill of networking

International Business Theories B Introduction to London L Lecture D Cultural activities and Issues R Learn about the history and U Art in Britain I with RAs Day 5 Discussion and activities based E cultural highlights of the N Study the artists who have N Suggestion on current topics and issues in A capital city. You will also C shaped and challenged our N visit a traditional Thursday 3rd the business world K have the opportunity to H concept of art in Britain today. E Oxford pub August  The European Economy study some of the treasures You will be looking at both gallery R  The Global Economy in the British Museum and and non-gallery art. National Gallery. The lecture followed a Q & A session

Study Tour: London Day 6 Enjoy a trip to the capital city and experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in the comfort and safety of your private coach. You Friday 4th will have the opportunity to visit Parliament Square, the National Gallery and the British Museum. August You will be accompanied and guided by the RAs. Transport will be by private coach.

Weekend Day 7 At the weekend you have free time. If you wish to stay in Oxford, your RAs are available for Oxford activities, such as punting, walking tours, Saturday 5th shopping, college and museum visits. August Alternatively, some students choose to travel independently to earbyn places of interest such as:  London  Stratford upon Avon  Warwick Castle  Cambridge  Bath  Brighton  Liverpool

These trips are not included in the programme price. Your RAs are available to offer advice and support about travel arrangements.

Weekend Day 8 Free time (as explained on day 7) Sunday 6th August

WEEK TWO 9.00 – 10.30am 11.00 – 12.30pm 2.00 – 4.00pm Evening

British Culture B How to write a proposal or L Lecture D Cultural activities Day 9 History of the English Language R personal statement U Current Economic Issues in the I with RAs Learn about the development of E Learn how to create N UK N Suggestion: Monday 7th English, from the language A maximum impact and C Examine the latest trends in the N attend an Oxford August spoken by the first invaders to the K maximise your chances of H UK macro economy. Consider E debating evening different versions existing around success implications for the economy, as R with students from the world today. well as business, in the light of other universities, the outcome of the EU facilitated by your referendum. RAs

The lecture followed a Q & A session

Management Styles B The Ashmolean Museum L The Ashmolean Museum D Cultural activities Day 10 A history of management, theory R An in-depth look at the U Complete a series of questions as I with RAs and current research and E history and highlights of the N you enjoy the beautiful exhibits. N Suggestion: Tuesday 8th different aspectsof management A University of Oxford’s C N go to a gig: jazz, August styles K remarkable collection H E blues, rock or pop in R Oxford with your RAs

The Media and Communication B Presentations Workshop 2 L British Culture D Cultural activities Day 11 Learn about Britain’s press and R  Language check U Multicultural Britain I with RAs practice the language of E  Body language N Discover the history of N Suggestion: th Wednesday 9 journalism A  Connecting with your C immigration to the UK and the N inter-collegiate August K audience H influence this has had on culture E sports evening  Answering questions and lifestyles R

Youth Leadership L Windsor Castle D Cultural activities Day 12 This workshop consolidates and offers the opportunity to showcase U Find out more about the history I with RAs the following elements of Youth Leadership: N of this breathtakingly beautiful N Suggestion: Thursday 10th  Management C castle which has been the family N listen to classical August  Team building H home of British kings and queens E music at the  Cross-cultural communication skills for almost a thousand years. R Sheldonian Theatre  Product placement or in an Oxford College or take part in a music session with RAs

Study Tour: Windsor Day 13 You will have the chance to visit Windsor town and its historic castle—one of the Queen's favourite residences—which is reputed to be the Friday 11th largest inhabited castle in the world and also one of the oldest castles in the UK. Explore the streets and shops of this beautiful little town. August You will be accompanied and guided by the RAs. Transport will be by private coach.

Weekend Day 14 Free time (as explained on day 7) Saturday 12th August

Weekend Day 15 Free time (as explained on day 7) Sunday 13th August

9.00 – 10.30am 11.00 – 12.30pm 2.00 – 4.00pm Evening WEEK THREE

Academic Debating killsS B Academic Writing 2 L Guided tour of the world famous D Cultural activities Day 16  Expressing your opinion and R  Comparison/contrast U Bodleian Library I with RAs comments E essays N You will visit the beautiful Divinity N Suggestion: Monday 14th  Dis/agreeing A  Active/passive voice in C School, which was used as a N College tour - visit August  Asking for/giving opinions K writing H location for the Harry Potter E some of Oxford’s  Language of persuasion  References and movies. R most renowned  Turn-taking bibliography colleges Mini debate in groups

Collaborative writing activity L British Culture D Cultural activities Day 17 Students work together to create an effective text. Explore the world U Youth Culture I with RAs of poetic forms including concrete poems and haiku. N Britain has been at the forefront N Suggestion: Tuesday 15th C of youth culture since the 1950s. N Film night August H Explore the world of fashion and E music enjoyed by young people. R

Ethical Issues in the Workplace B Presentations Workshop 3 L Vocabulary Development D Cultural activities Day 18 Discussion, problem-solving and R  Fine-tuning of U American vs British English I with RAs activities. A range of ethical E presentations N Explore the fascinating N Suggestion: Wednesday issues will be examined, ranging A  Emphatic language C differences in vocabulary and N attend an evening th 16 August from the personal to the K  Intonation and H pronunciation between these two E lecture corporate sentence/ word stress major variants of English. R

End of Course Presentations B End of Course Presentations L Presentation Feedback essionS D GALA DINNER Day 19 Students deliver presentations in R (continued) U I Celebrate your small groups before an audience. E N N success at a th Thursday 17 A C N memorable candle- August K H E lit dinner in one of Hertford College’s R historic dining halls, where you will be presented with a certificate at the end-of-course ceremony. This is a special event so please wear smart clothes!

Day 20 Free day

Friday 18th August Free time(as explained on day 7)

Day 21 Departure day

th Saturday 19 You will be accompanied by the RAs in a private coach to the airport. August

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