#ThinkLanguages: The University of Limerick experience

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

The #ThinkLanguages: The University of Limerick experience

This event, funded by Languages Connect, provides a chance for Transition Year students to explore language learning opportunities and meet Irish comedian Killian Sundermann. Lots of activities including a language and culture escape room, a music and dance workshop and a big quiz. The national illustration Culture Shocked! competition will also be launched.

When: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (10am-2pm)

Where: University of Limerick

Time

PROGRAMME

10.00-11.00

Welcome: Jean Conacher & Catherine Jeanneau

“Intercultural encounters” with Killian Sundermann

Launch of CultureShocked! for TY Competition by Florence LeBaron-Earle.

11.15-12.00

Workshop Activities Session 1

Making Intercultural videos

Killian Sundermann

Escape Room

Marta Giralt,Ana Martin et al

Music/

Dance

Anita Barmettler

The Big Quiz

Rachel McLoughlin

Language & Culture Taster (Japanese)

Erika Marcet

Language & Culture Taster (Arabic)

Youmne Mazouri & Maroua Hezabra

Culture Shocked

Florence LeBaron-Earle

12.15-13.00

Lunch & campus tour

13.00-13.45

Workshop Activities Session 2