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Latest News:
Summer Programme 2008
Dates are now available, including our full Summer
School Programme for July and August. Please scroll down and see
which courses interest you. Remember that we also run in-school
activities, so if any of the dates are unsuitable give us a call
to arrange a day in your school.
We have a full range of events for students aged 11-18
including law, journalism, debating, economics, mock elections,
philosophy, politics, history and international relations. You can
find out more on our new Debate
Chamber blog
Our courses take place in Oxford, Cambridge, London
and Edinburgh. See below for a list of upcoming dates. A detailed
schedule is available for each event; please contact us via phone
or email to request more information or reserve your place:
Telephone: 01865 515030
Email: info@debatechamber.com
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
Masterclass (years 11-13)
- 5-6 July (Oxford)
- 19-20 July (Edinburgh)
Develop your understanding of philosophy, politics
and economics and learn what it takes to meet the extra challenge
of studying these subjects at university level. This course is
specifically aimed at students in years 11 to 13.
History Masterclass (years 11-13)
- 5 July (Oxford)
- 12 July (London)
- 13 July (Cambridge)
- 19 July (Edinburgh)
"School history curricula rarely demand
that pupils reflect upon the conceptual basis of the subject by
addressing matters such as the nature of historical 'truth' and
philosophical justifications for historical study. However, thinking
about these and similar topics deepens one's appreciation of History:
people thinking about studying History at university should regard
consideration of such issues as an important part of their preparation."
George Molyneaux, Lead Tutor and Fellow of All
Souls College, Oxford.
English Masterclass (years 11-13)
- 6 July (London)
- 12 July (Cambridge)
- 13 July (Oxford)
- 20 July (Edinburgh)
An introduction to some central themes in the
history and theory of literary criticism with in-depth examination
of a few controversial case-studies to provide students with a
taste of and an appetite for the study of English at a higher
level. What makes some texts ‘literary’ and not others?
Is it possible to decide what a poem means, and does a poem have
to mean anything at all? Is the critic an interpreter, a biographer,
a historian, a public moralist or a political dissident?
International Relations Masterclass (years
11-13)
- 12 July (Cambridge)
- 13 July (Oxford)
- 20 July (Edinburgh)
The Masterclass will introduce students to the
methods of analysis, argument and theoretical underpinnings characteristic
of political science at university. Starting from in-depth case
studies of contemporary problems in international politics (previous
sessions have included analyses of the London '7/7' Bombings,
the Iranian abduction of British sailors this summer, and the
Red Mosque siege in Islamabad), students are encouraged to frame
hypotheses, present evidence and think about what knowledge of
current affairs can contribute to the study of broader questions
to do with concepts such as power, states, conflict and law.
SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMME 2008
Now in its fifth year, the Debate Chamber Summer
School programme offers a record 23 events at Oxford Town Hall
for students aged 15-18. For full schedules of these events, and
to make bookings, please email us.
July 24th - 27th: Law Summer School
July 26th: Microeconomics Masterclass
July 26th: Philosophy Masterclass I
July 27th: Macroeconomics Masterclass
August 2nd: Philosophy Masterclass II
August 2nd: Classics Masterclass
August 2nd - 3rd: Debate Summer School
August 3rd: Law Masterclass I – Jurisprudence
August 5th - 6th: Political Science & Theory
Summer School
August 8th - 10th: English Summer School
August 8th: Anthropology Masterclass
August 9th: Philosophy Masterclass III
August 9th: Law Masterclass II – Criminal
Law
August 10th: Philosophy Masterclass IV
August 11th - 13th: History Summer School
August 11th: Sociology Masterclass
August 16th: Philosophy Masterclass V
August 16th - 17th: Journalism Summer School
August 16th - 18th: British Politics & Government
Summer School
August 18th - 20th: International Relations Summer
School
August 23rd: Law Masterclass III – International
Law
August 23rd: Peace and War Studies Masterclass
August 24th: Peace and War Game
Debate Chamber provide a limited number of access
bursaries to students who would otherwise have financial difficulty
in attending.
If a student would like to apply for one of these
bursaries, a teacher or other suitable sponsor should write a
short letter recommending the student for the event and explaining
their financial need.
Book now by contacting us on info@debatechamber.com
or calling 01865 515030.
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