Summer School: English Language and British Culture
Browse our English Language and British Culture modules, part of the School of Media, Arts and Humanities. If you're not sure what to study this summer, follow our tips on how to choose a module.
Summer School Programme 2025
Applications are now open. This module has a different application form to the other modules.
If you have any questions, contact summer@sussex.ac.uk.
Module information
Choose to study the English Language and British Culture module as a 2-week or 3-week module in Session Two.
Session Two
- English Language and British Culture
Module code: SS002U/SS00BC2
This module is a good choice if you're looking to advance your knowledge and use of the English language in diverse contexts, and if have an interest in developing your appreciation and understanding of aspects of British culture.
The course consists of language workshops which focus on intercultural communication skills, as well as English language tuition and seminars on aspects of British culture including UK politics, British business and trade.
Other areas covered include AI applications in British business, as well as practical workshops where you'll work on supervised self-study activities, designed to boost language learning and/or cultural awareness.
For the British culture component of the course, each week is themed:
- London and the world stage
- British history
- British arts and culture.
There will be a weekly trip, related to the theme of the week. The London week will include a two night, three day weekend trip to London with a guided tour of the British Museum, a River Thames boat cruise and free time to explore. It will end with a trip to Windsor Castle.
Choose from a two or three week module.
Two week module: 21 July to 1 August 2025.
Topics include:
- Week 1: London and the World Stage. Includes a weekend in London with 2-nights stay in a hotel, tour of top attractions and free time to explore.
- Week 2: British History. Includes a day trip to Arundel Castle to explore 1,000 years of royal history.
Three week module: 21 July to 8 August 2025.
Topics include:
- Week 1: London and the World Stage. Includes a weekend in London with 2-nights stay in a hotel, tours of top attractions and free time to explore.
- Week 2: British History. Includes a day trip to Arundel Castle to explore 1,000 years of royal history.
- Week 3: British Arts and Culture. Includes a day trip to Brighton to explore the city of arts, culture and creativity.
Learning outcomes:
- Examine and analyse aspects of British culture and intercultural communication in diverse contexts.
- Identify and reflect on personal learning progress and cultural experiences.
- Apply knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of aspects of British culture and to gain increased confidence to communicate in a variety of contexts.
- Develop critical thinking skills through discussions and cultural analysis.
Teaching method: Language Workshop, Seminar, Practical Workshop, Weekly Excursions
Assessment: 50% Presentation, 50% Report
Contact hours: 2-week module 28 hours; 3-week 42 hours
Session dates
- Session One: 30 June - 18 July 2025
- Session Two: 21 July - 8 August 2025
Fees and costs
This module has a different fee structure to the rest of the Undergraduate Summer School.
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Which school will I study in?
You'll study in the Department of Languages, part of the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities.
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Contact us
If you are studying at Sussex for a summer and have questions, email summer@sussex.ac.uk