Engage in a critical examination of the connections that forged the modern world, using Oxford’s history as a primary lens. Through guided readings, discussions, field visits, and guest speakers, explore the beginning of the university’s history in the immediate aftermath...
Pathology, the scientific study of disease, delves into the causes, effects, and structural changes associated with various ailments. This seminar adopts a comprehensive approach to tumors, defined as abnormal masses resulting from disordered growth. Exploring the progressive, purposeless, and parasitic...
Delve into the fundamental principles of math, statistical analysis, and probability theory, making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable. Through hands-on activities, real-world applications, and interactive discussions, students will build a strong foundation in mathematics, hone their problem-solving skills, and discover...
Delve into the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence (AI) by exploring AI’s practical applications, societal implications, and the ethical considerations that are paramount in this rapidly advancing field. Gain an understanding of the breadth of AI applications, ranging from machine...
Learn about the differences between capitalism, socialism, and communism; the role of free markets and regulation; and the comparative strengths of the countries with the largest and smallest economies in the world today. Drawing on case studies and real-world examples,...
Drawing on the collections of the Ashmolean and Modern Art Museums of Oxford, and those of the colleges, this seminar introduces students to major works of art from the Medieval and Renaissance periods through Modernism and Postmodernism. Developing their own...
In this seminar, students will explore different methods of site-specific theatrical discovery. Through a variety of exercises, they will explore character development, script analysis, and improvisation. Students will look at classical texts, as well as learn how to create their...
In this seminar, probe the ways that societal and economic trends are driving changes in the organization and practice of sports around the world. Explore how the practice of sport emerged in Victorian England and evolved rapidly during the 20th...
From its beginning in the 11th century, Oxford has been a center of philosophical inquiry and teaching. How was the universe formed and what is humankind’s place in it? What values should we live by and how do we discover...
In “the city of dreaming spires,” as the poet Matthew Arnold called it, this seminar looks at a range of major writers inspired by Oxford, including Shakespeare, Sidney, Johnson, Shelley, Wordsworth, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, T. S. Eliot, Lewis Carroll,...