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SUMMER SCHO LAcademic Courses
2015
of 2014 summer school students would recommend the SOAS summer school to a friend.
2014 student feedback survey
SOAS at a glance
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.
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.
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.
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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
• £1400 for 3 weeks
• £2500 for 5 weeks
• £60 non-refundable application fee
• Discounts are available
Application Deadline
First deadline 24 May 2015, late
deadline 14 June 2015.
Entry Requirements
• Must be 18 + at the time
of attendance.
• 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.
Schedule
46 hours, Monday to Friday.
Courses include lectures, tutorials
and extra activities, such as films
field trips and debates.
Sessions
Session 1 22 June – 23 July 2015
Session 2 6 July – 24 July 2015
Session 3 27 July – 14 August 2015
Accommodation
There are limited rooms
available at International Hall,
University of London.
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
The 2013 National Student Survey of undergraduate students
Ranked
4th 116 Business and Management departments
across the UK.
out of
The 2013 National Student Survey of undergraduate students
Session 2Finance 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 3Managing 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
items of music, poetry and drama
4,000Over
held in the SOAS library
Session 1Culture 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 2Introduction 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 3Opium 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
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
© Government of Liberia 2009
Session 2Development 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 3NGOs 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 2International 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 3Gender, 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%SOAS is above the national
average for student satisfaction at 89%
(National student survey 2013)
Satisfied
Session 1Government 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 2Transformations in Today’s China
Week 1 Everyday life and social changes
Week 2 Power and politics
Week 3 Economic reforms
Session 3Global 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
www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/subjects/[email protected]
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 up-to-date. Please do check the summer school website for the most recent information.
It was the best teaching I’ve ever experienced. I was so very impressed and really inspired.
Olivia, Development and Conflict
Contact Us:
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7898 4205
Website: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool
Enquiries: www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/subjects/enquiry-form.html
• 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.
Also at SOAS this summer