Sum Mer 2019

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HERTFORD COLLEGE

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Nanjing University at Hertford College, Oxford

Advanced Business and British Culture Three Week Programme

SUMMER2019

SUMMER 2019

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

 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.

The following pages outline your academic programme.

Pre-programme task: Aspects of Oxford

This is an opportunity for you to research and present on a cultural, historical, economic, political or social aspect of Oxford's rich heritage to your peers at the start of the programme. It is an enriching experience for everyone involved as it allows the teaching team to find out more about your interests, and for you to find out more about Oxford as soon as you arrive.

Please choose one of the following topic areas and come prepared to offer a 5 minute presentation on your research. If you choose history, for example, you may like to look at a specific period or event in Oxford's history. These topic headings are guidelines only and we welcome presentations on any other aspects of Oxford that you find interesting and would like to share with your peers.

Students work individually on this task and we ask you to bring any power points on a USB stick, as external equipment is not always compatible with our college system.

Here are some possible topic areas:

Music: classical/contemporary/Oxford bands etc Culture: the arts/literature History, including Economic History: e.g the Rover/BMW plant in Cowley and migration The university and the collegiate system Geography Architecture Events Traditions and Folklore Oxford alumni Academic research Social history

Enjoy your research and we look forward to meeting you this summer.

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

ARRIVAL DAY Day 1  Arrive at Heathrow Airport, London.

Sunday 28th  Hertford College Residential Advisors (RAs) will meet you. July  Travel to Oxford by private coach. You will stay in Oxford University accommodation.  On arrival: welcome meal and information

Day 2 Introduction to the Advanced B An Introduction to Oxford L Out and About Tour of Discovery D Orientation Business and British Culture R University and the Tutorial U A self-guided exploration of the I  Accommodation Monday 29th Programme E System N hidden corners of this beautiful N  Facilities A Explore the development of C city N July  Connecting your English Language Assessment K the leading university in the H E computers to

Students complete a placement English speaking world. R the internet test. This lecture is followed by a Q and A session. You will have the chance to ask questions about the admissions process to Oxford and other British universities.

Day 3 Aspects of Oxford B History of the English L Welcome Tea at 3.00 pm D Cultural activities Presentations by students based R Language U Sample a delicious and traditional I with RAs Tuesday 30th on the pre-course task E Learn about the N cream tea in the splendid N July A development of English, C surroundings of one of Hertford N Each short presentation will be K from the language spoken H College’s historic dining halls. E followed by a question and by the first invaders to the R answer session. different versions existing around the world today.

Day 4 Soft Skills L Academic Writing1 D Cultural activities This workshop focuses on developing the professional skills valued by U  Note-taking I with RAs Wednesday potential future employers: communication, teamwork and problem N  Introductions and conclusions N st 31 July solving. C  Paraphrasing N H  Supporting details: facts, E Discussion of the underlying theories will be followed by a range of quotations and statistics R activities designed to strengthen your ability to apply these ideas in a practical context, including a team building activity, a challenging and engrossing competition to find which team can solve a creative task most successfully.

Day 5 Presentations Workshop 1 B London L Lecture D Cultural activities  An introduction to student R A preparatory lecture U Art in the UK I with RAs Thursday 1st presentations E looking at the history of the N Study the artists who have N August  How to plan and deliver a A capital and tracing its C shaped and challenged our N presentation effectively K development as a world H concept of art in Britain today. E culture and economic You will be looking at both gallery R capital and non-gallery art.

The lecture followed a Q & A session.

Day 6 Study Tour: London

Friday 2nd 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 August will visit the British Museum and National Gallery.

You will be accompanied and guided by the RAs. Transport will be by private coach and you will travel back to Oxford in time for Dinner in the evening.

Day 7 Weekend

Saturday 3rd 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, August shopping, college and museum visits.

Alternatively, some students choose to travel independently to nearby places of interest such as:  London  Stratford upon Avon  Warwick Castle  Cambridge  Bath  Brighton

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

Day 8 Weekend

Sunday 4th Free time (as explained on day 7) August

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

Day 9 Current Affairs B How to write a proposal or L Management Styles D Cultural activities Discover how newspapers R personal statement U A history of management, theory I with RAs Monday 5th capture the interest of their E Learn how to create N and current research and N August readers by creating effective A maximum impact and C different aspects ofmanagement N headlines. K maximise your chances of H styles E success. R

Day 10 International Business Theories B Multicultural Britain L Lecture D Cultural activities and Issues R Discover the history of U Current Economic Issues in the I with RAs Tuesday 6th Discussion and activities based on E immigration to the UK and N UK N August current topics and issues in the A the influence this has had on C Examine the latest trends in the N business world K culture and lifestyles. H UK macro economy. Consider E  The European Economy implications for the economy, as R  The Global Economy well as business, in the light of the outcome of the EU referendum.

Day 11 Presentations Workshop 2 B The Ashmolean Museum L The Ashmolean Museum D Cultural activities  Language check R An in-depth look at the U Complete a series of questions as I with RAs Wednesday 7th  Body language E history and highlights of the N you enjoy the beautiful exhibits. N August  Connecting with your A University of Oxford’s C N audience K remarkable collection H E  Answering questions R

Day 12 International Marketing Dragon’s Den Interactive A lecture in preparation for the Cultural activities Introduction, theories and B Activity L study tour tomorrow with RAs Thursday 8th practice R Students work in small U Discover more about the history August E groups to create a N of Bath, designated a UNESCO Focus on how to market globally A marketing pitch and C World Heritage site, and its lovely and explore international K business plan for a product. H surrounding area. branding and advertising. The students present their pitch to a panel of investors and discuss financing.

Day 13 Study Tour: Bath

Friday 9th You will visit the Roman spa -town of Bath. Visit the baths and also the Pump Rooms, a very elegant tearoom made famous in the eighteenth- August century. Explore the streets and shops of this beautiful little city.

You will be accompanied and guided by the RAs. Transport will be by private coach.

Day 14 Weekend

Saturday 10th Free time (as explained on day 7) August

Day 15 Weekend

Sunday 11th Free time (as explained on day 7) August

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

Day 16 History of Modern Pop Music B Advanced Social English L Collaborative writing activity D Cultural activities and Youth Culture R Colloquial English and U Students work together to create I with RAs Monday 12th Chart the rise of pop music and E successful interaction: how N an effective text. Explore the N August youth culture in the UK and its A to be ‘spontaneous’ in your C world of poetic forms including N influence on society, from the K conversation H concrete poems and haiku. E 1950s to the present day. R

Day 17 Academic Debating Skills B Debating Skills L Vocabulary Development D Cultural activities  Expressing your opinion and R Work in teams to improve U American vs British English I with RAs Tuesday 13th comments E your intonation and practise N Explore the differences in N August  Dis/agreeing A your negotiation skills. You C vocabulary and pronunciation N  Asking for/giving opinions K will also improve your H between these two major E  Language of persuasion confidence in public variants of English. R  Turn-taking speaking.

Day 18 Ethical Issues in the Workplace B Presentations Workshop 3 L Academic Writing 2 D Cultural activities Discussion, problem-solving and R  Fine-tuning of U  Comparison/contrast essays I with RAs Wednesday activities. A range of ethical E presentations N  Active/passive voice in N 14th August issues will be examined, ranging A  Emphatic language C writing N from the personal to the K  Intonation and H  References and bibliography E corporate sentence/ word stress R

Day 19 End of Course Presentations B End of Course Presentations L Presentation Feedback essionS D Cultural activities Students deliver presentations in R (continued) U I with RAs th Thursday 15 small groups before an audience. E N N August A C N K H E

Day 20 Free day

Free time(as explained on day 7) Friday 16th

August GALA DINNER

Celebrate your success at a memorable candle-lit dinner in one of Hertford College’s 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 21 Departure Day

Saturday 17th You will be accompanied by the RAs in a private coach to the airport. August

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