This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
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Introduction to Oxford
Slide 1 - Slide
Lessons
Today: Introduction to Oxford.
2nd lesson: Architecture.
3rd lesson: Films & series set in Oxford.
Slide 2 - Slide
What do you already know about Oxford?
Slide 3 - Mind map
Where in England do you think Oxford is located?
A
North
B
East
C
West
D
South
Slide 4 - Quiz
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History of Oxford University
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History of Oxford University
Alfred the Great was retrospectively chosen as the founder of Oxford University.
Oxford university is also known as the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
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Education in Oxford
Teaching already took place at Oxford University in some form in 1096. In 1167, the university was finally actually founded.
In 1920, not only men, but also women were admitted to full membership of the University. The first all-male colleges admitted women in 1974. St Hilda's College was the last to admit both men and women, which they did in 2008.
Slide 8 - Slide
Who is considered the founder of Oxford University?
Slide 9 - Open question
When were the first women admitted into all-male colleges?
Slide 10 - Open question
When was the university of Oxford founded?
Slide 11 - Open question
What is Oxford also known as?
Slide 12 - Open question
Films & Series set in Oxford
Slide 13 - Slide
What is this picture of?
Slide 14 - Slide
And what is this picture of?
Slide 15 - Slide
Christ Church
The design for the Great Hall set in the films was based on the dining hall at Christ Church, Oxford.
The art made for Pottermore also appears to do the same.