Third Colloquium on Innovation in Modern Languages Education University of Bristol, 30th June 2016
Programme
10:00-10:30 Registration and coffee
10:30-11:00 Opening and welcome from the University of Bristol Professor Susan Harrow, Head of the School of Modern Languages
11:00-11:45 Introduction by Dr Irene Macías, University of Bath Keynote speaker: Professor Marion Demossier, University of Southampton Teaching Ethnography as Method: Legacies and Future Practices for Global Citizens
11:45-13:00 1st Round Table: MOTIVATING THE STUDENT AND MOTIVATING THE TEACHER Moderator: Ms Marie Gastinel-Jones, University of Cardiff Mr Enrico Cecconi, University of Bath: The Potential of Web 2.0 for the Creative and Efficient Teaching of a Language in a University Context: Encouraging Positive Feelings and Motivating Students Inside and Outside of the Classroom Ms Elena McNeilly, University of Bristol: Developing Employability Skills in Teaching a Blended-Learning Translation Course to Final-Year Russianists Mr Christian Mossmann, University of Exeter: From Interpreting to Powerpoint Karaoke: Diversifying the Advanced Oral Language Syllabus to Engage and Motivate Learners (and Teachers)
13:00-14:25 Lunch
14:30-15:30 2nd Round Table: INNOVATION IN TEACHING SPEAKING AND LISTENING (TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY) Moderator: Ms Isabel Moros, University of Exeter Ms Marie Gastinel-Jones, University of Cardiff: Creating an Authentic Context for Students: innovation in Teaching Speaking and Listening Skills Dr Ma Victoria Guadamillas Gómez, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain: Designing Tasks to Promote Speaking and Listening Skills: a Study of Spanish-British Telecollaboration at University Level Ms Soraya Blackmore, University of Bristol: Padlet: Innovative Teaching in French- Speaking Language Classes Mr Diego Soto Hernando, University of Exeter and University of Cardiff: New Dynamics in Teaching Pronunciation for English-Speaking Students
15:30-15:45 Tea and coffee break
15:45-16:30 3rd Round Table: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Moderator: Ms Ana Ramos, University of Bristol Dr Sandra López-Rocha & Ms Fabienne Vailes, University of Bristol: The Role of Intercultural Communication Training in the Preparation of Global Citizens Dr Isabel Santafé and students Fiona Potigny and Adam Hill, University of Exeter: The Student Translation Business Project: Developing Intercultural Skills in the Global Marketplace
SLR Dr Vera Castiglione, University of Bristol: The Year Abroad on Stage: From Global to Local (and Back) 16:35-17:15 Introduction by Dr Gustavo Infante, University of Bristol Keynote speaker: Dr Ian Foster, School of Modern Languages, University of Bristol The Future of Language Learning Or: It’s Not the Technology That Matters. It’s What You Do with It.
17:15 Closing
Link to website http://www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/events/conferences/third-colloquium-languages/#d.en.252558
Previous Years’ Colloquia (Bath 2014, Exeter 2015) http://www.langw4.com/
Executive Committee and Organisers
Ms Ana Ramos, University of Bristol Dr Irene Macías, University of Bath Ms Isabel Moros, University of Exeter Ms Marie Gastinel-Jones, University of Cardiff
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Venue Faculty of Social Sciences and Law PRIORY ROAD COMPLEX
Lecture Theatre D Block, 2D1 Bristol, BS8 1TU University of Bristol
Please note that lunch will not be provided on the day, but there are many options in the area.
Recommendations:
Priory Rd Café (inside the building) to the left of entrance through Priory Rd
The Hawthorns One block away: On the corner of Woodland Rd and Tyndall Avenue
Around the Triangle Only 2-3 blocks away from the venue you can find Friska, Patisserie Valerie, Costa, Pret A Manger, Café Nero, Subway, Bill’s, Browns, Cosmo, Wagamama, Wahaca, etc.
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