INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

LeedsLeeds International International Summer Summer SchoolSchool (LISS)(LISS) Study Abroad Office, 18Study Blenheim Abroad Terrace Office UniversityUniversity of , ofLS2 Leeds 9JT UNITED KINGDOMLS2 9JT

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The University of Leeds The University of Leeds is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside the the UK UK has has to to offer. offer. Located Located in inthe the county county of Westof in the Northnorth of of England, England, Leeds Leeds is is approximately approximately 2 2 hours hours from LondonLondon andand 2 2 hours hours from from Edinburgh. Edinburgh.

Founded inin 1904,1904, the the University University of of Leeds Leeds is is the the UK’s UK’s second second largest largestuniversity university with approximately with 30,500 students35,000 students from over from 130 over countries. 145 countries. Study AbroadAbroad and and exchange Exchange students students come come to Leedsto Leeds from from North North America and and continental continental Europe Europe as as well well as asAsia, Asia, South South America America and AustraliaAustralia, seeking seeking to to internationalise internationalise their their student student experience. experience.

The UniversityUniversity campus campus is is a a mix mix of of old old and and new. new. State-of-the-art State-of-the-art learninglearning andand teachingteaching facilities facilities coexist coexist with with impressive impressive landmark landmark buildings ofof thethe late late nineteenth nineteenth and and early early twentieth twentieth centuries. centuries. We areare internationallyinternationally renowned renowned for for research research and and teaching teaching excellence, and weare area committed a committed member member of the of theRussell Russell Group Group – aa consortiumconsortium of of the the top top research-led research-led universities. universities.

Parkinson Building

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The CityCity of of Leeds Leeds and and Yorkshire Yorkshire Come and see why Yorkshire isis England’sEngland’s mostmost OurOur nightlifenightlife is is known known for for its its diversity diversity and and popular holiday holiday destination… destination… home Home to tothe the famously popularity.popularity. Leeds’ The Leeds clubbing clubbing scene scene is a relaxed is a relaxed beautifulfamously countrysidebeautiful countryside of the Dales of andthe DalesMoors, and experienceexperience with with a a great great range range of of music music to to suit suit all all aMoors, dramatic a dramatic and unspoilt and unspoiltcoastline, coastline, loads of historiclots of tastes,tastes, attracting attracting clubbers clubbers not not just just from from Leeds Leeds but townshistoric and towns cities, and spectacular cities, spectacular ancient ruins, ancient and ruins, frombut from across across the region. the region. And ifAnd that if isn’t that your isn’t thing,your someand some of the of most the most magnificent magnificent historic historic houses houses in youthing, can you take can advantage take advantage of the variety of the ofvariety live music of thein the country country – Yorkshire – Yorkshire is affectionately is affectionately known known as thatlive musicLeeds hasthat to Leeds offer, has ranging to offer, from ranging chamber from “God’sas “God’s Own Own County”, County”, and and Leeds Leeds is nestled is nestled right right musicchamber and music jazz to and folk jazz festivals to folk and festivals rock, to and the inin thethe middle!middle! hugelyrock, to acclaimed the hugely 3-day acclaimed summer 3-day ‘Leeds summer Festival’ where‘Leeds Radiohead, Festival’ where Kings the of likesLeon of and Radiohead, Arctic AsOne one of of the the fastest-growing fastest-growing commercial commercial and and MonkeysKings of Leon headlined and Arctic in 2009. Monkeys On top have of that, headlined. the financialfinancial citiescities inin Europe,Europe, wewe havehave gotan extensivean extensive University’sOn top of that, Students’ the University’s Union is one Students’ of the largest Union is rangerange ofof shops,shops, restaurants,restaurants, barsbars andand nightclubs,nightclubs, andone bestof the Unions largest in and the bestcountry Unions and in is thehome country to and have been votedvoted thethe UK’sUK’s mostmost popularpopular student ‘Theand isRefectory’, home to ‘The a well-renowned Refectory’, a musicwell-renowned venue, studentcity. You city. can You walk can from walk the from University the University to the city wheremusic bandsvenue wheresuch as bands The Rolling such as Stones, The Rolling The Who, tocentre the city in ten centre minutes in ten and minutes a variety and aof variety public of LedStones, Zeppelin, The Who, Bob LedMarley, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley The Kaiser publictransport transport options options mean thatmean you that can you always can always Chiefs,and Pink and Floyd Arctic have Monkeys all played. have all played. get where youyou needneed toto bebe easilyeasily andand quickly.quickly. YouOr you might might want want to see to seesome some of the of themore more traditional Leeds is a city where, over the years, communities Leeds is a city where, over the years, communities culturetraditional that culture we have that to sharewe have with to shareyou – withLeeds you is from all over the world have chosen to settle. from all over the world have chosen to settle. home- Leeds to is Opera home North, to Opera the North, Northern the SchoolNorthern of This gives the place a strong multicultural vibe – This gives the place a strong multicultural vibe – ContemporarySchool of Contemporary Dance and Dancethe nationally and the renowned and makes it an especially welcoming place for and makes it an especially welcoming place for Westnationally Yorkshire renowned Playhouse. West IfYorkshire you are arty, Playhouse. there internationalinternational studentsstudents likelike you!you! isIf alsoyou aare wide arty, range there of is museums also a wide and range galleries, of includingmuseums the and City galleries, Art Gallery, including The the Henry City MooreArt Institute,Gallery, The and Henrythe award-winning Moore Institute Royal and the Armouriesaward-winning museum. museum. And to round us off, we have a proud sporting Andtradition to round with us Leeds off, we United have Football a proud sportingClub, the traditionYorkshire with Cricket Leeds Club, United the FootballLeeds Rhinos Club, (rugbythe Yorkshireleague) and Cricket the Leeds Club, Carnegie the Leeds (rugby Rhinos union). (rugby league) and Leeds Carnegie (rugby union). We’ve got it all, and it’s here for you to enjoy! We’ve got it all, and it’s here for you to enjoy!

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Leeds International Summer School Social Activities Time spent at an overseas institution is stimulating As part of the Summer School, you will have and challenging academically as well as being a life access to a full social programme during enhancing opportunity. The University of Leeds evenings and weekends. Activities vary from a International Summer School offers you an Welcome Reception upon arrival, visits to nearby opportunity to experience the UK education cities of interest such as the historic City of York system at one of the UK’s leading universities with and fish and chips in the seaside town of Whitby, fellow international students. You will be able to pub crawls and film nights, and will culminate to immerse yourself in genuine British culture in in a Farewell Party with all the friends you have one of the best student cities in the UK. Leeds is made during your time with us. a great base to travel to other parts of the country. You will learn from Leeds academic staff about Earn credit while you learn the fascinating and beautiful area of Yorkshire, On Leeds International Summer School you can famous for its lush green scenery, long, social and choose from an exciting range of modules and earn artistic history, and warm, friendly people! academic credits from The University of Leeds. Please refer to our website www.leeds.ac.uk/summer Experiential Learning and Field Trips for the full list of modules to choose from. Our summer school takes advantage of the rich history, culture and natural beauty of Yorkshire, Transfer of credits is subject to the approval enabling you to take part in academic-related, of the student’s home institution. experiential field trips to complement the academic modules available as well as going to other famous cities in the UK. The field trips have been carefully chosen to complement all academic modules, so everyone can participate and enjoy the inter-disciplinary nature of on-hand experiential learning.

Examples of previous field trips include: – Visits to country houses such as , and Castle Howard (used for the filming of ‘Brideshead Revisited’) – Liverpool Beatles museum – , home of the Brontë sisters – Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre THE MODULE MIX

LISS modules cover a range of topics to suit many interests. We have included a flavour of previous modules below. Please go to our website for current listings and information: www.leeds.ac.uk/summer

The English Country House: A Social History British Literature and the Brontës Heretics, Witches & Conspirators: Electronic Music: History and Practice Country houses are one of Britain’s greatest This module provides students with an introduction A History of Fear, 1500-1700 What is electronic music and how is it created? How contributions to world culture, but who created to British Literature with a particular focus on well- Who (or what) did the British really fear in the did it develop and who were its key practitioners? them and why? Have they always functioned as known authors from the region including the Early Modern period? Most students will be What has been the cultural impact of electronic ‘containers’ for art collections or have they had Brontës, who wrote some of the most original and familiar with the witch-hunts that spread across music and how has it changed the way music is deeper meanings and a wider social impact? challenging fiction of the Victorian period. Other Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, but few composed and performed? This course places Using Yorkshire’s world-class country houses as British authors such as Charles Dickens, Oscar will have fully grasped the beliefs, perceptions and electronic music in its cultural context, focusing on case studies, this module includes tutor-led visits to Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson and the Lakeland anxieties that led neighbours to persecute each key developments in technology and their role in houses such as Temple Newsam, Harewood House Poets may be included in the curriculum. other, children to accuse parents, or the ways in shaping electronic music over the last century. and Castle Howard. The School of English at the University of Leeds which other identities were perceived to threaten Practical sessions provide an introduction to the is one of the top-rated departments in the country society. This course allows you to look at the logic principle techniques of electronic music production British Popular Music in the North of England and ranks in the top 10 for Research. behind it and at trials of ‘witches’ and ‘heretics’ and students will apply these to create a portfolio Joy Division, The Smiths, , in Yorkshire and Lancashire, including visits to of electronic music in a genre of their choice. Arctic Monkeys… But what about The Stone The Olympic Games – Sport in the UK where these people lived, debated and died. Roses, Reverend and the Makers and the Happy Inspired by London’s Olympic legacy, this course Renewable Energy Systems: The Big Debate Mondays? Oh, yes, and a little band called the provides participants with a fantastic opportunity Building Britain, 1700-1840: Climate change is a hot political topic and opinion Beatles… The north has a most formidable to learn about the history and values of the Olympic Industrial ‘Revolution’ or ‘Evolution’? remains divided on whether renewable energy reputation for innovation in pop music, but why is Movement, the development of the Paralympics, Between the accession of George III (1760) and systems can meet the world demand for affordable this the case? How do these ground-breaking and visit world class sporting venues and practise the the death of his son William IV (1837), the clean energy. This module provides an introduction acclaimed musicians and performers speak of quintessentially English sports of Fencing face of Britain and structure of British society to the principles of renewable energy systems their region and wider culture? This module and Archery. changed forever. The popular notion that these and the associated economic, political and explores these questions and focuses on musical developments were rapid and ‘revolutionary’ has environmental factors. Reviewing case studies and lyrical content, culture and heritage, identity been questioned by recent scholarship. This course of major installations, students will also gain and iconography. takes advantage of local evidence of industrial an appreciation of the practical considerations development in West Yorkshire and examines the associated with large scale use of renewable energy processes and social effects of England’s Industrial sources, including the need for a Smart Grid, Revolution, exploring the accuracy of the and visit sites of special interest in the stunning term ‘revolution’. Yorkshire region. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICATION INFORMATION

Entry requirements You must be over 18 years of age, have a For details on how to apply, the cost, application minimum GPA of 2.8 or equivalent, be enrolled deadlines and dates of Leeds International Summer at a university (or in receipt of an offer) or School please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/summer Entryrecent requirements graduate. Non-native speakers of English Youare mustrequired be over to 18have years IELTS of age, 5.5 have or a equivalent. minimum For detailsContact about detailsthe cost, application deadline and GPA of 2.8 or equivalent, be enrolled at a university dates ofLeeds the 4 week International University of Summer Leeds International School (LISS) (orCost in receipt and application of an offer) or information be a recent graduate. SummerStudy School, Abroad please visit Office our website at: Non-nativeThere is an speakers inclusive of English fee for are the required Summer to School; www.leeds.ac.uk/summerUniversity of Leeds have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. this fee includes: For an applicationLS2 9JT form, please e-mail: Find out what other students have to say Cost and application information [email protected] – Tuition fees t +44 (0) 113 343 7900 about LISS on our Experiences page: There is an inclusive fee for the Summer School; www.leeds.ac.uk/summer this– Field fee includes: trips and excursions Contactf details+44 (0) 113 343 4968 – Accommodation Leeds Internationale [email protected] Summer School (LISS) –– Tuition Social fees activities Study Abroad Office –– Field Sports trips Centre and excursions membership 18 BlenheimPhotography Terrace supplied by the Yorkshire – Accommodation UniversityTourist of Leeds Board. –The Social cost activities of flights, insurance and meals LS2 9JT – Sports Centre membership is not included. t: +44 (0) 113 343 4354 The cost of flights, insurance and meals f: +44 (0)@LeedsLISS 113 343 4968 is not included. e: [email protected]

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