COMMITTEE FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANTS IN WEST (FLAC) http://flacleeds.wordpress.com/

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies - University of Leeds

SAMPLE PROGRAMME (this is last year’s – dates & some details will change for 2019/20)

OCTOBER: INTRODUCTORY COURSE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS (all day). Wed 3rd October Registration will open at 10:00 in the Parkinson Building, Parkinson Court.

Sat 6th October Excursion to York (starting at 10:50).

Sat 13th October Excursion to (starting at 12:00) for treasure hunt (on foot) followed by tea and scones (run by Wharfedale German Circle).

Wed 17th October 12:00-13:00 Lecture by Anne Buckley (Teaching Fellow - German and English Language, Language Centre, University of Leeds):

“Speaking activities for small groups.”

14:00-15:00 Lecture by John Sagar (Teaching Fellow in French, University of Leeds):

“Brontë Country: an Illustrated Ramble.”

15:15-17:15 Screening of ‘To Walk Invisible’

17:30-18:30 Opportunity to meet Leeds language students who have just returned from their own year abroad.

19:00-23:00 Welcome party for new assistants (free entry).

22th Oct – 4th Nov HALF-TERM IN SCHOOLS. No activities at the University.

NOVEMBER: 12:00-13:00 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS

Wed 7th November 14:00-15:00 Lecture by Nicky Bray (FLAC Chair):

“Bringing Languages to Life: ideas and exercises for enthusing your students about language learning.”

15:10-16:10 Lecture by Esther Johnson (Teacher of Spanish and French at Harrogate Grammar School): “In the same boat: learning alongside your students.”

16:25-18:00 Film screening of ‘’

Sat 10th November Excursion to (run by Wharfedale German Circle).

Wed 14th November 12:00-13:00 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS

14:30-17:00 Double lecture by Barry Heselwood (Honorary Snr Lecturer in Linguistics and Phonetics at the University of Leeds): Lecture 1: “Consonants in Yorkshire English and some grammatical features of Yorkshire speech.” Lecture 2: “Making sense with, and making sense of, English vowels, with special attention to West Yorkshire English.” 1

17:15-17:45 Screening of ‘Creature Comforts’

Sat 17th November Excursion to Haworth.

Wed 21st November 12:00-13:00 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS

14:00-15:00 Screening of ‘Educating Yorkshire’ and discussion of colloquial language used in the programme

15:15-16:00 Q&A session on teaching and schools with Dominique & Peter Lodge (FLAC members and former Heads of MFL) 16:10-18:00 Film screening of ‘Brassed Off’

Sat 24th November Walk to Roundhay Park (run by Wharfedale German Circle).

Wed 28th November 12:00-13:00 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS

14:00-15:00 Lecture by Kashmir Kaur (FLAC English Language Course Director and Teaching Fellow in the University’s Language Centre): “What the language you use says about you: U and Non-U – Does Anyone Still Care?”

15:10-16:10 Lecture by Colin Speakman: “Why the Yorkshire Dales are England’s favourite National Park."

16:25-17:50 Film screening of ‘Chicken Run’

Sat 1st December Excursion to Liverpool.

Wed 5th December 12:00-13:00 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS

14:00-15:00 Lecture by Marilyn Heron (Member of FLAC and Wharfedale German Circle): “Saltaire: World Heritage Site.”

15:10-16:10 Lecture by Tamara Muroiwa (Freelance Spanish-English interpreter and translator): “Put it interpractice: interpreting and creative ideas for making your classroom fun!”

Sat 8th December Excursion to Saltaire (run by Wharfedale German Circle).

Wed 12th December 12:00-13:15 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS

14:15-15:45 Lecture by Danny Gleisner (Teacher of French and German, Royds School): “The FLA in the Classroom: a closer look at the work of the FLA in the classroom, focusing on key aspects of the role and a range of activities to engender student motivation and attainment."

16:00-17:50 Film screening of ‘’

19:00-23:00 Christmas party for Foreign Language Assistants (free entry).

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