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1997]](../../../CambUniv/ContEd/IntSummer/Summer.gif)
The University of Cambridge first provided specialised periods of study for
visitors from all around the world in 1923. Its International Summer Schools
now receive world-wide acclaim each year and people from more than 40 countries -
not only undergraduate or graduate
students, but people of all ages and of many professions - congregate to form a
large and lively international community.
Teaching is offered in small seminar classes, normally limited to a maximum of
25 participants, allowing for close and continuing discussion of the subjects
studied. The programmes also include plenary lectures by senior members of the
University and distinguished visiting speakers. Teaching is at university
level. There is no formal qualification for admission, but applicants must satisfy
themselves that they can meet the challenge of each programme of study. All
teaching is in English. Participants must be fluent in English as there is no
instruction in English language or in spoken English.
Students are encouraged to consider combining two Summer Schools to make a
six-week programme of study (eg. Terms I and II, or History followed by
Medieval Studies, or Shakespeare followed by English Literature).
This gives advance notice of all the courses available in 1997.
Full details will be available from January 1997, both online and as brochures.
Participants live in a number of Cambridge colleges, all within easy walking
distance of the city centre and the University teaching rooms. Accommodation
is in single bed-sitting rooms with washbasins. Rooms used are those normally
occupied by Cambridge undergraduates during the academic year.
For each programme, the Accommodation Fee includes payment for
breakfasts and evening meals. Lunch is not included, but the University Centre
and Selwyn College near the main teaching rooms, can both provide good,
reasonably priced lunches.
For both terms of the International Summer School, the History, Shakespeare and
English Literature Summer Schools, some places are available in Trinity College
with room only (ie. with no meals at all) at a much reduced fee. A similar
arrangement is available at St Catharine's College for a limited number of students
on the Shakespeare and English Literature Summer Schools.
Non-residential attendance is also possible for those who prefer to find their
own accommodation. The University accepts no responsibility for finding
accommodation for those applying for non-residential places, but a list of
guest houses and lodgings in Cambridge is available on request.
All programmes include evening activities such as concerts and poetry readings.
Optional excursions at weekends go to country houses, cathedrals, castles, and
to other places of interest. Details of excursions are sent on acceptance.
Programmes usually allow opportunities for a performance of at least one
Shakespeare play, in London, Stratford or Stamford. Excursion costs are not
included in course fees (costs range from about £15 to £38).
There is a wide programme of music, art, drama and film in Cambridge during the
Summer. Facilities for punting, tennis and swimming are available. London is
about an hour away by train.
Certificates of attendance are given to all participants who fulfil the
requirements for each programme of study. Written work may be evaluated (for
an additional fee) and certificates may be awarded showing the standard
achieved. The University of Cambridge does not itself operate a system of
credit, but participants in the Summer School may be able to obtain credits
through universities in the United States and other countries. The American
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) has
prepared a guidance note suggesting the amount of credit to be awarded for
study through the University of Cambridge Summer School. It recommends that
students completing a three-week Summer School (63+ hours with one evaluated
essay) be awarded four undergraduate semester credit hours. For those who
complete a second essay, an additional one undergraduate semester credit hour
is suggested. Further details are available. Students undertaking a six-week
period of study may enquire about an Honours option, which includes
Cambridge-style supervisions.
Telephone international + 44 1954 210636
Fax international + 44 1954 210677
e-mail: rdi1000@cam.ac.uk
or write to this address:
International Division, Madingley Hall,
Cambridge, CB3 8AQ, England
for further details
University of Cambridge International Summer Programmes 1997