This course will examine five Oxfordshire market towns, all of which were developed as new towns in the Middle Ages – Thame, Chipping Norton, Witney, Woodstock, and Burford. There will be alternating class sessions and field trips to the study towns.
Course Day: Thursday
Japanese: Beginners Conversation
Join this course to develop and polish your elementary conversation skills for simple, everyday situations.
Japanese: Beginners – Part 2
Join this interactive course to further develop your basic Japanese language skills and enjoy exploring the culture. For those who have completed Beginners – Part 1 and new students who have studied the language formally for one term.
Japanese: Beginners – Part 1
Join this interactive course to learn Japanese language and explore its culture. For complete Beginners as well as those who have learnt some Japanese expressions and phrases through travel or socialising.
The History of Oxford Art Collections
Discover the richness and diversity of Oxford’s art collections. Explore first hand the many facets of world-class museums and galleries, such as the Ashmolean, History of Science, Natural History, and Pitt Rivers museums.
Ancient Egyptian Grave Goods
Explore the world of Ancient Egypt through the objects left behind in tombs. From iconic pieces to lesser-known finds, uncover the stories behind them, then visit the Ashmolean Museum to discover the challenges faced by today’s curators and conservators.
Natural History of Port Meadow
Explore the rich natural history of Port Meadow through five guided field sessions. Discover wildflowers, insects and other wetland species while learning how flooding and grazing shape this unique Oxford landscape.
Plants on a Changing Planet
Plants have existed on this planet longer than humans. As the climate on Earth has changed dramatically since its origins, how have plants survived? This course will explore how plants adapt to thrive across the world in different environments.
Botanical Connections: Plant Relationships with Other Life Forms
How does the stationary nature of plant life necessitate its connections with other living things? The course will explore plant behaviour as positive, negative, and neutral interactions with microbes, animals, plants, as well as humans.
German: Beginners – Part 1
Join this interactive course to learn German language and explore its culture. For complete Beginners as well as those who have learnt some German expressions and phrases through travel or socialising.
Biblical Archaeology: Ancient Israel and Judah
Step into the world of Biblical Archaeology and uncover the secrets of ancient Israel and Judah. Explore how discoveries and artifacts bring the Hebrew Bible to life, while debating the connections between history, interpretation, and faith.
Biblical Studies – An Introduction: The Bible, Its Content and Theology
Introduction to the content of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, together with their religious and socio-political backgrounds, languages and main theological themes and interpretations.