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Next CLLEAR seminar: “The Creative Use of Metaphor and Metonymy in Language Learning and Intercultural Communication”

The next Centre for Linguistics, Language Education and Acquisition Research (CLLEAR) seminar will take place on Wednesday 18 November 2015 from 4:00-6:00pm in Lecture Theatre C, Building 65, Avenue Campus. The talk is entitled “The Creative Use of Metaphor and Metonymy in Language Learning and Intercultural Communication” and will be delivered by Professor Jeannette Littlemore from the University of Birmingham. The seminar will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Continue reading →

Interactive workshop on ‘Receiving and Using Feedback’

The Language and Academic Advising team in Modern Languages at Southampton are holding an interactive workshop on ‘Receiving and Using Feedback’ on Monday 16th November from 16:00-16:45 (Building 65, Lecture Theatre A) and Wednesday 18th November (Building 65, Room 1173) from 16:00-16:45. The workshop is aimed at all language-learners, and particular Modern Languages students. Students can book onto this event by visiting alabookings.soton.ac.uk and selecting ‘Future Sessions’. Continue reading →

Italian film showing today: Noi e la Giulia / The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles (Edoardo Leo, 2015)

The Italian film, Noi e la Giulia / The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles (Edoardo Leo, 2015) (115 minutes in Italian with English subtitles), will be showing in Lecture Theatre A, Avenue Campus, at 6.30pm on Monday 9 November 2015. Review, introduction and discussion by Paola Visconti. All welcome! The trailer for this film can be viewed on YouTube. Continue reading →

New MOOC: How to succeed in the English B1 Level Exam

A new MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on ‘How to succeed in the English B1 Level Exam’ has been launched this week (starting 3rd November). The MOOC is aimed at learners with an intermediate level of English as a Foreign Language who would like to take an official exam. The MOOC has been developed as part of the European Project ECO and offers a wide range of learning strategies and tips, all free of charge. Continue reading →

E-Learning Excellence Award for Prepare for Success

Julie Watson from Modern Languages, has been awarded an e-Learning Excellence Award for Prepare For Success, the web-based transition tool for international students coming to study in the UK. The competition for the awards was conducted by Academic Conferences and Publishing International (ACPI). The call for the competition, announced in 2014, attracted 70 submissions from the university environment, business or industry, government departments or schools. Continue reading →

Colourful finale for Mexico Week at the University of Southampton – a spectacular altar for Day of the Dead

Today marks the final day of a colourful week of celebrations for Mexico Week and the special ‘UK-Mexico Year 2015’ at the University of Southampton. As is now annual tradition, the Avenue Campus has hosted a beautifully decorated altar in honour of the Day of the Dead, created in collaboration with students and staff from across the University. Continue reading →

Italian film showing today: La grande bellezza / The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013)

The Italian film, La grande bellezza / The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013) (135 minutes, in Italian with English subtitles), will be showing in Lecture Theatre A, Avenue Campus, at 6.30pm on Monday 2 November 2015. Review, introduction and discussion by Neil Tibbetts. All welcome! The trailer for this film can be viewed on YouTube. ************************************************* La Grande Bellezza è uno dei piĂš premiati film italiani degli ultimi 10 anni. Continue reading →