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Oxford Awaits! Experience the tradition and intellectual challenge of studying and living at University of Oxford in this unique three-week summer seminar program. Join other intellectually curious adults for a scholarly adventure within the Join us this summer, and discover firsthand why people return year after year to enjoy the magic and tradition of Oxford. Select one of several seminars to enrich your understanding of English culture and history. In a small classroom setting, you learn from Oxford dons who are experts in their fields and enthusiastic teachers. hallowed walls of one of the world s oldest universities. Browse this brochure and visit our website to discover the intellectual adventure you ve been waiting for. We d love to share this experience of a lifetime with you. Historic Setting Sincerely, Live and study at Merton College, one of the oldest colleges at Ramu Nagappan Christopher Day Program Director Program Director Oxford and with its medieval architecture, picturesque gargoyles and mullioned windows one of the most beautiful. Immerse yourself in the timeless daily rhythms of life at Oxford: morning seminars with your tutor, discussions over tea with classmates, afternoon strolls through Oxford s botanical gardens and world-renowned museums, and evenings spent taking in the theater at Oxford Playhouse or having a pint at the Turf Tavern. Engaging Seminars Like-Minded Peers and Outstanding Faculty Choose one of many seminars covering a variety of topics that are sure to provoke stimulating debate. During the three-week session, your seminar meets every weekday morning, with the afternoons kept free for independent study. Before arriving, you receive an in-depth reading list so you can prepare to participate fully. Expand your friendships, and enjoy the company of other intellectually curious adults from across the country: teachers, doctors, retirees, students, homemakers and others. You learn in small seminars led by British university scholars who are experts in their fields. Academic Focus Experience Oxford as a student, not a tourist. Browse original documents in the world-famous Bodleian Library to supple ment your learning. During the course of your seminar, you present your research, get supportive feedback and produce a short paper based on your interests. 2 3
ENGAGING SEMINARS Topics span many interest areas. LIVING IN MERTON Experience an essential part of your seminar. Select one seminar for your three-week stay that will develop your interest in British culture and history. Discover something new to be passionate about from the art of the English garden to the societal roles of castles and country houses, from a character in Shakespeare s works to the consequences of war on Britain s global identity. Past seminars include: Immerse yourself in college life with your stay in the halls of residence. Merton was one of the first colleges to house students on site, though the accommodations have been updated since the 13th century! The Elizabethan World Tales of Place: Houses and Landscapes in English Life and Fiction Did the Victors Lose the Peace? History, Politics and Economics: 1945 2015 Lunatics, Lovers and Poets in Shakespeare s Comic Worlds Visit for this year s seminar topics. Typically, you live in a historic hall with simple student furnishings. Most rooms have shared bathrooms, though a few feature bathrooms en suite. Your breakfast and lunch are included, as are dinners in the magnificently appointed Hall. These shared meal times are an excellent opportunity to get to know your fellow students better particularly those participating in different seminars so you can exchange stories and expand your circle of friends. School staff members dine in Hall at High Table. Each evening, they invite a few students to join them and to have cocktails beforehand. During the course of the program, every student receives an invitation. FIELD TRIPS Take a walk outside of the classroom. Mornings are spent in seminar with your fellow students, but you still have plenty of time to enjoy the university, the town and the surrounding countryside. Students always find a fascinating array of extracurricular activities, whether it s attending a concert or sitting in a pub with some newfound friends. Explore the bustling culture of the city, while away the summer hours on a punt in the Cherwell or the Thames, or even steal away to London for a glittering night the possibilities for pleasure are endless. If you are studying the work of Shakespeare, a trip to London s restored Globe Theatre is a must to understand how the Bard s plays were experienced by his contemporary audiences. Great houses underline the power and influence of England s ruling families and expose you to a wealth of art and architecture that informs your studies. You typically take three field trips during your stay. These are led by the seminar tutors and linked to the particular seminar you attend. Oxford, of course, contains its own trove of history and beauty, and you are encouraged to spend your afternoons in more leisurely investigations of the local scene. Physical requirements: Participants must be in good physical and mental health and be able to keep up with the pace of the group on field trips and while navigating the medieval halls and steps of Merton. Please see the website for more details and requirements. Prerequisite: You must be at least 19 years of age to participate in the. We recommend that you have completed at least two years of college. For important information about your enrollment and student record, visit extension.berkeley.edu/info. 4 5
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM PROGRAM DETAILS Cancellation seminars run for three weeks in the summer. reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances, in which case all program fees are refundable. is not responsible for nonrefundable air ticket costs or any other travel or accommodation costs not included in the program fee. Academic credit (optional) Getting to be a student at Merton College is something that so few people have the chance to do, and I loved being able to live in dorms and actively be a part of a campus that is hundreds of years old. I feel so fortunate to have met such inspiring people from across the U.S. who have already accomplished so much in their lives. Katie Forsyth The academic experience is the reason that I plan on furthering my education at Oxford. The teachers were first rate and an honor to work with in class. The social interaction was a lot of fun and added to the overall educational experience, both on and off campus. Scott Shriner Three semester units (upper-division undergraduate or professional credit) may be earned in each seminar. Note: If you plan to apply the credit toward a degree, you must check with your institution to confirm that it will accept transfer credit from. How to enroll You may enroll by phone, mail or in person. A deposit of $500 must be included to reserve your space; early enrollment is advised. Please see the website for enrollment deadlines and seminar information. Fees The program fee includes the seminar fee, single room, all meals (Monday Friday, Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Sunday dinner), general lectures and receptions; it does not include field trips or travel to and from Oxford. Please see the website for additional information on fees and their deadlines. Refund policy Please see the website for details on the refund policy and the deadlines. cannot make exceptions to the program refund policy. We strongly recommend the purchase of vacation cancellation insurance; UC Berkeley Extension is not responsible for nonrefundable air ticket costs or any travel or accommodation costs not included in the program fee. Vacation cancellation insurance Vacation cancellation insurance can protect against nonrefundable costs incurred when travel must be canceled on short notice. Please contact your travel agent for details. 2015 by the Regents of the University of California 6 Please note reserves the right not to accept any person as a participant in the or to require any participant to withdraw from the when such action is determined by a UC Berkeley Extension representative to be in the best interests of the health, safety or general welfare of the individual or program participants. Contact 1995 University Ave., Suite 110 (510) 642-3824 oxford@berkeley.edu www.facebook.com/oxfordberkeley The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and the University s nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth and medical conditions related thereto, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. This nondiscrimination policy covers student admission, access and treatment in University programs and activities. Campus Climate & Compliance (CCAC) responds to questions about prohibited forms of discrimination or will refer you to a more appropriate campus resource. (See the CCAC website at http://ccac.berkeley.edu.) CCAC may be contacted at tixco@berkeley.edu. Specific questions about sexual/racial harassment may be directed to the Title IX/VI Compliance Officer in CCAC at (510) 643-7985. Principal photography: Keith Barnes, Photographers Workshop and Oxford School of Photography OBP 315BR367 10/15 7
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