/ Short Courses /
Start date:
October 2024
January 2025
Cost / delivery:
£1,475 / 9 weeks, on-campus
(3 hours a week)
This short course enables you to develop a deeper understanding of London, its monuments, cultural institutions and city regions.
London is undoubtedly one of the global cities that offer a unique experience of social and cultural diversity. Through exploration of both historical artefacts - architecture, sculpture, painting and archaeology, alongside contemporary fashion, business, creative and entrepreneurial regions, you will develop a meaningful awareness of the particular character and challenges of London through these visual, material and societal sources. The course will include visits to London's museums, commerce and lifestyle sites alongside less well-known sites, off the 'tourist trail'.
This course will combine contemporary theories and debates on the condition of urban life in a global city with hands-on ethnographic, street-level experiential research. You will be 'immersed' in various aspects of London life, see things with your own eyes, analyse and critically evaluate your own cultural understanding and socio-economical assumptions against the backdrop of chaos and order, commerce and creativity within urban life in London.
What you will cover
Through the course, you will acquire an insight of different cultures’ values and will reflect upon them in comparison with your own, to develop a mature understanding of national and international contexts.
Intended audience
Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
This programme has been specifically designed for those who possess the drive and curiosity to excel at Masters study and are new to study in the UK. Led by the School of Continuing Education, the programme is taught by experienced postgraduate academics, specialising in international education.
London as a Global City is part of the International Masters Preparation pre-sessional programme.
The programme helps you to accelerate your readiness for your upcoming Masters study through helping you to practice your English skills, remind yourself of academic research, experience UK higher educational learning and integrate successfully into London and the University prior to your studies. It is open to any international Masters applicant (holding an Unconditional Offer).
We understand that everyone’s academic journey is unique and you may want a little extra support to help you thrive. Our programme ensures that you feel ready for the demands of postgraduate study and helps you to feel at home in the University of Roehampton and London more broadly.
Details
Outcomes
Introduction to British History and Culture
• Introduction to London
• Introduction to Arts, Culture and Commerce in London
• Introduction to History, Culture and Context
Advanced English Language
• Written, verbal, comprehension and communication Academic English for Masters Study
• Complex phrasing and vocabulary to debate within seminars and site visits
Terminology & Comprehension
• Subject-specific vocabulary in Arts, Culture, Commerce
You will work through the sessions to research and collect experiential first-hand information in the form of a reflective journal of documents and research portfolio.
You will receive regular formative feedback to help you to improve your skills and confidence during the short course.
English language tutors will participate in dedicated sessions and site visits to emphasise subject-specific vocabulary and work alongside subject tutors.
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