SUMMER SCHO LAcademic Courses

2015

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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.

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

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Practicalities

Cost

• £1400 for 3 weeks

• £2500 for 5 weeks

• £60 non-refundable application fee

• Discounts are available

Application Deadline

24 May 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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Our small and friendly, yet vibrant campus is located in the heart of London at the centre of the university quarter of historic Bloomsbury

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

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

WORLD- CLASS RESOURCES

items of music, poetry and drama

4,000Over

held in the SOAS library

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

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

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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/developmentsummerschool@soas.ac.uk

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.

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