Update April 2020: UA@Oxford 2020 has been cancelled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the 2021 summer program will open in September 2020.
What is UA@Oxford?
Four decades ago, the English and History Departments together created one of the first summer study abroad programs at the University of Alabama, an intensive summer session at a very old and very grand academic institution: the University of Oxford. Today, that program continues as "UA@Oxford," joining faculty and students from English, History, and Honors to form an altogether special study abroad experience.
Currently, the stunning Worcester College houses the program; built during the middle ages, and developed into a collegiate institution while the United States was still in its infancy, Worcester is truly a remarkable place to live and study for a summer. Its on campus orchard, lake, and cricket pitch are exceptions even by Oxford standards, and add to the otherwise neoclassical design of the college a lovely pastoral touch.
Students who enroll in UA@Oxford also gain access to the University's library system, including the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera Library (pictured above), as well as to scores of Faculty libraries and other University Buildings. And the city itself is one of the West's most prosperous, vibrant, and cosmopolitan. Indeed, in all its facets Oxford offers an unparalleled opportunity for summer study, intellectual engagement, and personal reflection.
The UA@Oxford program offers a variety of courses in English and History at the 200, 300, and 400 levels, with most classes available at both the Honors and non-Honors levels. A mixture of UA and Oxford faculty teach UA@Oxford courses, and course sizes are generally small (between 12–14 students). One highlight is the one-of-a-kind UH210 course which details the rich cultural, artistic, and literary history of Oxford itself. All courses count for credit at the University of Alabama and many satisfy core requirements in English, History, and Honors--including W (writing) requirements. More specific information on courses and course-credit for the 2020 program can be found here.
If you are looking to study abroad for Summer 2020, consider becoming part of this UA tradition!
UA in Oxford is committed to providing an inclusive environment that is free from harassment or discrimination based on race, genetic information, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, ability, size, or veteran status. The University of Alabama prohibits any verbal or physical conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any individual or group, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, stalking, intimidation, harassment, sexual misconduct, coercion, and/or other communication or conduct that creates a hostile living or learning environment. Harassment or other illegal discrimination against individuals or groups not only is a violation of University Policy and subject to disciplinary action, but also is inconsistent with the values and ideals of the University. http://eop.ua.edu/law.html.
What is UA@Oxford?
Four decades ago, the English and History Departments together created one of the first summer study abroad programs at the University of Alabama, an intensive summer session at a very old and very grand academic institution: the University of Oxford. Today, that program continues as "UA@Oxford," joining faculty and students from English, History, and Honors to form an altogether special study abroad experience.
Currently, the stunning Worcester College houses the program; built during the middle ages, and developed into a collegiate institution while the United States was still in its infancy, Worcester is truly a remarkable place to live and study for a summer. Its on campus orchard, lake, and cricket pitch are exceptions even by Oxford standards, and add to the otherwise neoclassical design of the college a lovely pastoral touch.
Students who enroll in UA@Oxford also gain access to the University's library system, including the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera Library (pictured above), as well as to scores of Faculty libraries and other University Buildings. And the city itself is one of the West's most prosperous, vibrant, and cosmopolitan. Indeed, in all its facets Oxford offers an unparalleled opportunity for summer study, intellectual engagement, and personal reflection.
The UA@Oxford program offers a variety of courses in English and History at the 200, 300, and 400 levels, with most classes available at both the Honors and non-Honors levels. A mixture of UA and Oxford faculty teach UA@Oxford courses, and course sizes are generally small (between 12–14 students). One highlight is the one-of-a-kind UH210 course which details the rich cultural, artistic, and literary history of Oxford itself. All courses count for credit at the University of Alabama and many satisfy core requirements in English, History, and Honors--including W (writing) requirements. More specific information on courses and course-credit for the 2020 program can be found here.
If you are looking to study abroad for Summer 2020, consider becoming part of this UA tradition!
UA in Oxford is committed to providing an inclusive environment that is free from harassment or discrimination based on race, genetic information, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, ability, size, or veteran status. The University of Alabama prohibits any verbal or physical conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any individual or group, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, stalking, intimidation, harassment, sexual misconduct, coercion, and/or other communication or conduct that creates a hostile living or learning environment. Harassment or other illegal discrimination against individuals or groups not only is a violation of University Policy and subject to disciplinary action, but also is inconsistent with the values and ideals of the University. http://eop.ua.edu/law.html.
