About the day
Sign up to our taster day to discover what it would be like to study your chosen subject at degree level, meet current staff and students, as well as explore campus and the benefits of studying at Reading.
As an attendee you will participate in two interactive sessions providing you with an understanding of the course content and what it's like to actually study these topics at university-level.
Take part in interactive taster sessions
These sessions will be led by our expert academics and delivered in Foxhill House, our dedicated Law building.
Why and how do families matter for society? How have families changed over time? And what areas of continuity can be identified?
In this interactive lecture we will examine the sociological significance of families, drawing on functionalism, Marxism, feminism and more. As well as traditional sociological approaches, we will explore the concept of family practices – the notion that families are made by doing – and the social significance of displaying our families to others. Prof Harman will provide a dynamic overview of the field and share some of her extensive research on family life including parenting, grandparenting and food practices in families.
How would we like families to be in the future?
In this interactive workshop students will work in groups to discuss future directions for families, social policy and social change. We will then represent these ideas using ‘zines’– these are collaboratively made small art-books created using collage, text and drawing. As well as being a great way to convey a message, zine-making is a lot of fun and no art skills are required. All necessary material will be provided for this session, however, you are invited to bring some materials that can be incorporated to enhance and personalise your zine (things like newspapers, magazines, flyers, and shopping lists are perfect).
This taster day will be held at our Whiteknights campus and will run from approximately 10:00 – 16:00 (or 17:00 with an optional campus tour), allowing you time to really immerse yourself in the subject and relevant department.
Make the most of your taster day
- Let us know any accessibility requirements
- Check if you’re eligible for a travel bursary
- Make sure to arrive with plenty of time! You will be sent a schedule for the day about a week before the event
- Think about what you want to get out of the day, prepare any questions for staff and students.
FAQs
Can I park on site?
You can park on site for the taster day, but you will need to collect a parking permit and have this displayed in your vehicle for the duration of the event. Parking permits can be collected at the registration point, for more information please email outreach@reading.ac.uk.
Is lunch available for purchase?
We will be providing a free lunch, please make sure you communicate any dietary requirements when you register for the event.