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Film and Culture Event (Year 10 and 11), Manchester Metropolitan University

Date: 
Wednesday, 4 November, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

Film and Culture Event (Year 10 and 11)

Wednesday 4th November 2015, 10.00am – 2.15pm

Manchester Metropolitan University

The Film and Culture Event (FACE) is for language students in Year 10 and 11.  It is designed to highlight the benefits of learning languages through a careers  talk and to show the fun way in which languages can be taught with a film session (in French, Spanish or German). There are also two taster sessions in a less commonly taught language such as Arabic, Farsi or Chinese Mandarin to highlight the diverse range of language study options available at a higher level.

The aim of the event is to boost students’ enthusiasm for language learning so that they continue with their languages to ‘A’ Level and beyond. The event is an excellent opportunity to show pupils the variety of languages on offer and a range of fun ways they can learn.

These events are usually very popular and places will be allocated after the closing date of 12th October 2015.

There is a charge of £5 per pupil to cover some of the costs.  Subsidised by Routes into Languages NW.

Programme: 

Draft Programme

9.45 - 10.00 Arrival and Registration

10.15 - 11.00 Welcome and Careers in Languages Talk

11.00 - 12.00 Languages with Film (choose from Spanish, French or German)

12.00 – 12.30 Lunch (Attendees should bring their own packed lunch)

12.30 - 14.00 Two Language Tasters in a new language (e.g. Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin)

14.00 - 14.15 Farewell and Evaluations

French Essay Writing for Film – La Haine (Year 13)

Date: 
Wednesday, 9 December, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University, Geoffrey Manton Building

Wednesday 9th December 2015, 1.00pm - 4.00pm

French Essay Writing for Film – La Haine (Year 13)

Manchester Metropolitan University

The event focuses on a popular film studied by A2 students. The workshop will include the following elements: structuring an essay, arguing and illustrating a point, focusing on characters, themes and director’s style, building a phrase-bank to discuss films and learning film terminology.

There is a charge of £5 per pupil to cover some of the costs.  Subsidised by Routes into Languages NW. 

Programme: 

Draft Programme

12.50 - 13.00          Registration

13.00 - 13.50          How to write an essay on film

13.50 - 14.00          Break 

14.00 - 14.40          Analysing a character

14.40 - 15.10          Analysis of a key theme 

15.10 - 15.50          Analysis of the director’s style and techniques

15.50 - 16.00          Conclusion and questions

Spanish Essay Writing for Film - Almódovar (Year 13)

Date: 
Wednesday, 9 December, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University, Geoffrey Manton Building

Wednesday 9th December 2015, 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Spanish Essay Writing for Film - Almódovar (Year 13)

Manchester Metropolitan University

The event focuses on a popular film studied by A2 students. The workshop will include the following elements: structuring an essay, arguing and illustrating a point, focusing on characters, themes and director’s style, building a phrase-bank to discuss films and learning film terminology.

There is a charge of £5 per pupil to cover some of the costs.  Subsidised by Routes into Languages NW. 

Programme: 

Draft Programme

12.50 - 13.00          Registration

13.00 - 13.50          How to write an essay on film

13.50 - 14.00          Break 

14.00 - 14.40          Analysing a character

14.40 - 15.10          Analysis of a key theme 

15.10 - 15.50          Analysis of the director’s style and techniques

15.50 - 16.00          Conclusion and questions

Spanish Essay Writing for Film - Pan's Labyrinth (Year 13)

Date: 
Wednesday, 25 November, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University, Geoffrey Manton Building

Wednesday 25th November 2015, 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Spanish Essay Writing for Film - Pan’s Labyrinth (Year 13)

Manchester Metropolitan University

The event focuses on a popular film studied by A2 students. The workshop will include the following elements: structuring an essay, arguing and illustrating a point, focusing on characters, themes and director’s style, building a phrase-bank to discuss films and learning film terminology.

There is a charge of £5 per pupil to cover some of the costs.  Subsidised by Routes into Languages NW. 

Programme: 

Draft Programme

12.50 - 13.00          Registration

13.00 - 13.50          How to write an essay on film

13.50 - 14.00          Break 

14.00 - 14.40          Analysing a character

14.40 - 15.10          Analysis of a key theme 

15.10 - 15.50          Analysis of the director’s style and techniques

15.50 - 16.00          Conclusion and questions

Careers in Translation and Interpreting Event - University of Liverpool

Date: 
Wednesday, 4 March, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

4th March 2015, 1.30pm - 5pm

The event focuses on careers and employability and is aimed at undergraduate university students from across the northwest region. This would be highly beneficial to language students who are interested in knowing more about translation and interpreting, or considering it as a career path.

We have speakers from the European Commission, National Network for Interpreting, National Network for Translation and freelancers working with the government, film and publishing industries.

 

Language Enrichment Events for Year 8 Pupils (UCLAN - Preston)

Date: 
Friday, 26 June, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Central Lancashire

 

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

University of Central Lancashire (Preston)

Friday 26th June 2015

10am - 2.30pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events. 

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £5

Subsidised by Routes into Languages NW.

The events are only open to schools where languages are not compulsory. Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Places will be allocated after the closing date of Friday 15th May 2015.

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Date: 
Wednesday, 17 June, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

 

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

Manchester Metropolitan University

Wednesday 17th June 2015

10am - 2.30pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events. 

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £5

Subsidised by Routes into Languages NW.

The events are only open to schools where languages are not compulsory. Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Places will be allocated after the closing date of Friday 15th May 2015.

Programme: 

 

Sample Programme:

10.00-10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15-10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

 

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils (University of Manchester)

Date: 
Thursday, 4 June, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Manchester

 

Language Enrichment Event for Year 8 Pupils

University of Manchester

Thursday 4th June 2015

10am - 2.15pm

Our ever-popular Language Enrichment Events for year 8 pupils are back. These are interactive, exciting events that encourage pupils to continue with their language studies at school and to think about the advantages of learning a new language or gaining a qualification in a language they may speak at home. These events have proved extremely popular with pupils and language teachers over the years and our research has shown a 24% increase in pupils taking language GCSEs after they attended the events. 

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages e.g. Arabic and Mandarin) to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Cost per pupil: £5

Subsidised by Routes into Languages NW.

The events are only open to schools where languages are not compulsory. Priority will be given to schools that have not attended a Language Enrichment Event in previous years.

Places will be allocated after the closing date of Friday 15th May 2015.

Programme: 

Sample Programme:

10.00 - 10.15 Arrival and Registration

10.15 -10.45 ‘Why Study Languages?’ Presentation

10.45-12.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

12.00-12.45 Lunch

12.45-14.00 Language Tasters/Cultural Sessions

14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation

 

Routes into Interpreting Careers Event at UCLAN

Date: 
Thursday, 7 May, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Central Lancashire, Preston

Routes into Interpreting Careers

7th May 2015

University of Central Lancashire

Interpreters are needed at all levels and in all walks of life from international conferences to public services and sports events.  This workshop will prove invaluable if you are considering this exciting and flexible career.

 

You will be able to:

  • Get informed by professionals from the National Network of Interpreting
  • Find out what future employers, language service providers and local and international organisations are looking for in an interpreter
  • Network with future employers and enhance your career prospects
  • Discover the importance of professional membership from the prestigious Institute for Translation and Interpreting

 

Mother Tongue Other Tongue Regional (NW) and National Celebration Event

Date: 
Monday, 29 June, 2015 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

The celebration and prizegiving for the Mother Tongue Other Tongue Poetry Competition will take place on Monday 29th June 2015 at Manchester Metropolitan University.

The winners will be invited to perform their poems and there will be lots of tasty food and entertainment!

 

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