

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 | ||||||
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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 | ||||||
Making Intercultural videos Killian Sundermann | Escape Room Marta Giralt,Ana Martin et al | Music/ Dance Meg Winkler | The Big Quiz Rachel McLoughlin | Language & Culture Taster (Japanese) Erika Marcet | Language & Culture Taster (Arabic) Youmne Mazouri & Maroua Hezabra | Culture Shocked Florence LeBaron-Earle | |
13.45-14.00 | Closing session & Group Photos PADLET WALL: “Something new I learned today” |