Academic Academies

Our Academic Academies are up to 4.5 hours each week. 3 x 1.5 hour sessions.

Each Academy has one instructor per 12 students. For our Academic Academies, a minimum English level of B1 (intermediate) is required and are aimed at our senior girls of 13 +. Students who are deemed not to be at the correct English level having initially signed up for an Academic Academy, will join our Multi Sports and Activities Academy

There are a couple of academic academies held each week.

International Relations Academy

Week 1 and week 3 (£ Included)

To introduce students to the key themes and concepts at the heart of International Relations. To develop an understanding of key terms and concepts through specific and tailored modules.

Module 1: Governing the global system 

Explore how states, institutions, NGOs, MNCs, and civil society shape policy in response to globalisation:

Module 2: Globalisation 

Discover the origins of globalisation and trace how its various dimensions have evolved and impacted the world throughout history. 

Module 3: Contesting Globalisation 

Explore how populism and other forces are contesting globalisation and unsettling the current world order.

Creative Writing Academy

Week 1, Week 3 and Week 5 (£ Included)

To help students to explore, experiment, and find their writing voice. A key element of the syllabus is to ask the students to write in different genres. The course introduces students to the different writing genres, fiction and non-fiction, exploring the form and writing in some of the genres including

Drama

Stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action.

Fiction

Narrative literary works whose content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact.

Poetry

Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses.

Biography/Autobiography

Narrative of a person’s life, a true story about a real person.

Critical Essay

A short literary composition that reflects the author’s outlook or point.

Narrative Nonfiction

Factual information presented in a format which tells a story. 

Nonfiction/Reporting

Informational text dealing with an actual, real-life subject.

Speech

Public address or discourse.

Public Speaking and Presenting Academy

Week 2 and Week 5 (£ Included)

To learn how to develop methods in structure and style of speaking and presenting. Build confidence and understand how to engage an audience.

Students have access to key facilities and will be able to build on their own experiences in this increasingly important and versatile skill.

Linguistics Academy

Week 2 and Week 4 (£ Included)

Over the three sessions students choosing Linguistics will study various topics of discussion and exploration. In particular;

Sounds

How we produce and hear speech sounds, what tools we can use to study them and why that might be important.

Words and Grammar

How do we decide what words mean? Where do dictionaries come from and what are they useful for? How do we keep track of how meanings change over time?

Language in context

Focuses on how language changes depending on when and where we use it.

Preparation for the workplace and career planning

Week 4 – 3 x 2hours (£ Included)

Developing the key skills to prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead when considering careers and the workplace in general.

This academy delves into key areas of essential planning and looks into strategies and tools to assist your next move, during and beyond your studies in higher education.

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