Subject Events for Schools
Individual departments within the University run a series of events for schools and colleges every year.
Politics and Economics 6th Form Conference: Britain and Europe: Where does Britain's future lie?
Date: Monday 17 June.
Location: Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading
The School of Politics, Economics and International Relations, in conjunction with The European Atlantic Movement (TEAM), is inviting schools to attend an interactive day for Year 12 students to examine Britain's relationship with the EU from political, historical, economic and geographic perspectives. Students will hear from expert academics on topics including the history of the UK's relationship with the European Union, why a referendum on the UK's EU membership is likely, and how far we can go in predicting the outcome. There will also be opportunities for students to work on topics in discussion groups. Please note that an administrative fee will be charged. For further information please contact j.a.scheppers@reading.ac.uk.
English Literature Gothic Literature Masterclass
Date: Thursday 27th June, 10am - 3.30pm
Location: Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading
The masterclass will centre on reading literature in context, taking Gothic fiction as its focus. The various activities will cohere around a set text: 'Green Tea' (1872), by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. We ask that students prepare for this masterclass by reading the short story and noting five elements in the story that they believe are characteristic of Gothic literature. This will enable them to actively participate in discussion on the day, giving a realistic taste of learning at university.
There will be two mini-lectures: the first will assess the general significance and influence of context to literary texts; the second will give an insight into the specific relevance of Victorian medicine and mysticism (led by Dr Andrew Mangham, who has published extensively on Victorian medicine in literature). Guided small-group seminars will allow students to develop their skills in close-reading and to articulate their responses to the text . A plenary workshop will invite students to examine how the story's structure shapes its meaning, focusing on the narrative frame . Finally, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through writing, by drafting the first paragraph of an essay on the Gothic (either 'Green Tea', or their own set text). Students who choose to complete this piece of written work after the event are invited to submit it (within a week, up to 1,000 words) for written feedback from lecturers in the department.
The event is free of charge. Places limited, and will be allocated according to a brief application form. Application forms should be submitted by Friday 24 May. Please return via email to A.Wigham@reading.ac.uk or hard copy to Amy Wigham, Student Recruitment & Outreach, Univeristy of Reading, Blandford Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AH.
If you have any queries, please contact me by email on m.e.morrissey@reading.ac.uk.
Application for Gothic Literature Masterclass
Law Taster Day
Date: Wednesday 26th June 2013
Location: Agriculture Building, Whiteknights Campus
This event invites Year 12 students to gain an insight into studying law and to the professional law career through a professional setting:
Students will undertake the following:
- Attendance at a mini lecture, delivered by a current member of the academic law staff.
- A short presentation on various law degrees and career paths.
- A court room exercise, involving the set up of a mock court room.
- A negotiation exercise, where students are invited to take sides in a debate.
- A chance to talk to students that are currently studying law
Please note that due to the demand for our events, a £50 deposit will be required to secure your places. This will be returned to you upon attendance at the event and only cashed should you cancel at with less than 2 weeks' notice or bring fewer than 50% of the places booked on the day.
Places will be held for 2 weeks and will be confirmed on receipt on the deposit.
If a deposit is not received within 2 weeks the places will be reallocated to those on the waiting list.
Places are limited and schools will be restricted to 15 places per school.
ICMA Trading Competition
Date: Monday 8th July 2013
Location: Whiteknights Campus
Following last year's success, the ICMA Centre will be hosting a trading competition in its world class trading rooms for students in year 12 who are considering pursuing a career or further education in finance or international trading. We are looking for teams of two students that can represent their school. Each school can enter up to five teams (10 individual students in total). At the end of the competition, students will have applied their current knowledge of subjects such as maths, business and economics to the high speed world of international trading and develop a familiarity with the language of financial markets. There are also some great prizes on offer for participating students and their schools. Lunch and drinks will be provided throughout the day.
To book the event, go to http://stockmarketcompetition2013.eventbrite.com/ or visit the ICMA Centre website, www.icmacentre.ac.uk
If you would like more information, or if you have any questions regarding your students participating in the competition, please contact me via email, at r.geraci@icmacentre.ac.uk or call 0118 378 6496.
English Literature
The Soliloquy: Revision Enrichment Day
This one-day event is designed for Year 12 students who are currently working towards their AS in English Literature. We hope to provide an environment, away from the normal school or college routine, that will allow students to think about literary forms in new ways which will, nonetheless, address the assessment criteria for the A-level curriculum. For further details please see Letter to schools.
The Revision Enrichment Day is planned as part of the Department of English's educational outreach and student recruitment efforts. The event is FREE of charge, and places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, with school and college groups restricted to 15 per school in the first instance. Please note that due to the demand for our events, a £50 deposit will be required to secure your places. This will be returned to you upon attendance at the event and only cashed should you cancel at with less than 2 weeks' notice or bring fewer than 50% of the places booked on the day.
Places will be held for 2 weeks and will be confirmed on receipt on the deposit
If a deposit is not received within 2 weeks the places will be reallocated to those on the waiting list.
To book a place please email A.Wigham@reading.ac.uk and let us know how many places you require.