Main Summer School
The main ASE Summer School comprises two courses, chosen by students from a rich menu: a Seminar Course taught by a professor from one of ASE's US partner institutions; and a Core Course taught by British faculty.
June 8 - July 13, 2024
Class size:
Maximum 15; average 6-8
Eligibility:
GPA of 3.0 usually required
Credits:
8*
Typical assessment:
Written papers, class quizzes, class participation
Fee:
$5,900
Transcript:
Franklin & Marshall College
ASE’s main Summer School comprises your choice of two courses. The first is a Seminar Course taught by a professor from one of ASE's US partner institutions; the second is a Core Course taught by ASE’s British faculty.
The Core Courses to choose from are: Bath, Britain and the Black Atlantic, which examines Britain's involvement in the Transatlantic trade of enslaved people; Jane Austen in Bath, exploring those novels by Jane Austen which make significant use of Bath as a location; and a history and archaeology class, The Romans in Britain.
Classes are held daily from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays reserved for course-related study and study trips. In addition, there are whole-programme visits to Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Oxford as well as an all-inclusive three-day weekend on the Purbeck Peninsula in Dorset featuring cliff walks, sandy beaches, a visit to Corfe Castle and a lunch stop at the magnificent house and gardens of Stourhead.
Courses available
Teaching, learning and assessment
Timetable
Classes are held daily from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays reserved for course-related study and study trips.
Credits and programme structure
ASE recommends four credits for each of our summer courses, giving a total of eight credits for each Summer School programme.
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their chosen programme satisfies the credit requirements of their home campus.
Assessment
Typical assessment for an ASE Seminar Course consists of:
Two written papers (50%)
Classroom quizzes (20%)
Class participation (30%)
Exact assessment methods and criteria may vary according to the needs of the individual course.
Transcripts are provided by Franklin & Marshall College.
Application and eligibility
How to apply
Applications can be made directly to ASE through the online form on our Apply page.
Pre-application enquiries, or expressions of interest, can be made through our Contact page.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 15, 2024.
GPA requirements
Students applying to summer school normally require a minimum GPA of 3.0. However, ASE will consider favourably applicants with a lower GPA, providing letters of recommendation make a persuasive case for the suitability of a student.
Minimum enrolment
Courses will only run if there is a viable level of enrolment. Acceptance to courses cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide students with the courses of their choice.
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