WASEDA SENIORS at Hertford College, Oxford Two-week British Culture Programme
SPRING 2016
HERTFORD COLLEGE OXFORD
Spring 2016 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!
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MEALS Meals: • On class days, you are offered breakfast, lunch and dinner. • On trip days you are offered breakfast, a packed lunch and dinner. • On free days you are offered breakfast and dinner.
The following pages outline your academic programme. Please note that this programme may change to suit the needs and interests of the students.
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Day 3 Wednesday 16th March
Day 2 Tuesday 15th March
Arrival Day Day 1 Monday 14th March
WEEK ONE
English Language Class These sessions are an opportunity to explore current language use and lexis in a communica ve environment.
09:15-10:30am Introduction to the programme and conversation activities
B R E A K
Lecture English Architecture: An overview and development of architectural styles in the UK
Lecture Introduc on to Oxford and Oxford University
L U N C H
L U N C H
D I N N E R
D I N N E R
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs Facili es available every evening include daily newspapers for students to read, television, news quizzes, movies, games & cards etc.
Evening
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Visit Blenheim Palace: the home of Winston Churchill and stately building in the beau ful se6ng of the Cotswolds
2.45pm Group Photo 3:00pm Welcome Tea: Sample a delicious and tradi onal cream tea in the splendid surroundings of Her ord College’s historic dining hall Please wear smart clothes and bring your camera! 4.30-5.30 Bus Tour of Oxford
On arrival: Supper and welcome informa on.
• B R E A K
Travel to Oxford by private coach. You will stay in Oxford University Accommoda on, in Her ord’s Graduate Centre.
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Breakfast is served daily at 8:00am
Her ord College Residen al Advisors (RAs) will meet you.
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2.00-4.00pm
Arrive at Heathrow Airport, London.
11.00 – 12.30pm
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9.15 –10.30am
L U N C H
Lecture Stonehenge and prehistoric Britain
D I N N E R
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs
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Weekend Free Day You will have the chance to explore England independently. We can make sugges ons and help you with your travel arrangements and ckets. If you wish to stay in Oxford, your RAs are available for Oxford ac vi es, such as pun ng, walking tours, shopping, college and museum visits. These trips are not included in the programme price.
English Language Class An introduc on to the historic World Heritage Site of Bath
Day 7 Sunday 20th March
B R E A K
Trip to Bath and Stonehenge You will visit the Roman town of Bath. Visit the Roman Baths and also the Pump Rooms, a very elegant tearoom made famous in the eighteenth-century. Explore the streets and shops of this beau ful li=le city. The mysterious prehistoric stone circle Stonehenge is a vital part of Bri sh History. You will be accompanied and guided by the RAs. Transport will be by private coach and you will travel back to Oxford in me for Dinner in the evening.
English Language Class
You will travel by train and will be given a packed lunch.
Historic Windsor Castle and town. You will have the chance to visit Windsor town and its historic castle—one of the Queen's favourite residences— reputed to be the largest inhabited castle in the world and also one of the oldest castles in the UK. Explore the streets and shops of this beautiful little town.
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs
Day 6 Saturday 19th March
Day 5 Friday 18th March
Day 4 Thursday 17th March
D I N N E R
Day 10 Wednesday 23rd March
Day 9 Tuesday 22nd March
Day 8 Monday 21st March
WEEK TWO
English Language Class
B R E A K
B R E A K
English Language Class
English Language Class
Lecture Highlights of the Ashmolean Museum
Lecture English Gardens and the Green Environment
B R E A K
11.00 – 12.30pm
Floristry Class
9.15 – 10.30am
L U N C H
L U N C H
L U N C H
D I N N E R
D I N N E R
D I N N E R
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs
Evening
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Visit The Bodleian Library and the Ashmolean Museum
English Tea Lecture and tea tas ng session given by Whi=ards of Chelsea
Visit The Oxford University Botanic Gardens and a College Garden
2 – 4pm
Free Time A final chance to explore historic Oxford!
Cultural Ac vi es with RAs
Please wear smart clothes and bring your camera!
Presenta5on of Cer5ficates
Gala Dinner in Her8ord Old Hall 19.15
Pre-Dinner Drinks in the Principal’s Lodgings.
D I N N E R
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Weekend Free Day You will have the chance to explore England independently. We can make sugges ons and help you with your travel arrangements and ckets. If you wish to stay in Oxford, your RAs are available for Oxford ac vi es, such as pun ng, walking tours, shopping, college and museum visits. These trips are not included in the programme price.
L U N C H
Lecture Contemporary Bri sh Art: Ar sts who have reflected and challenged Bri sh society through their work
Day 14 Sunday 27th March
Programme evalua on and feedback
Student Presenta5ons Con nued..
L U N C H
Trip to London Enjoy a trip to the capital and experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in the comfort and safety of your private coach. Visit the Na onal Gallery and Bri sh Museum. ACerwards. Spend the aCernoon in London with your RAs. You will travel back to Oxford in me for dinner in the evening.
B R E A K
Student Presenta5ons
Presenta5on Prac5ce
Day 13 Saturday 26th March
Day 12 Friday 25th March
Day 11 Thursday 24th March
B R E A K
English Language Class
Departure Day Day 15 Monday 28th March
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Departure Day You will depart Her ord College aCer lunch. You will be accompanied by the RAs in a private coach to the airport.
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