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Modern Languages Year 12 Autumn Study Day

Forty potential future Modern Languages students will be visiting the University’s Avenue Campus on Tuesday 5th November 2013 for the Year 12 Autumn Study Day. The event is designed for students who are thinking about studying languages at university. There are sessions on cultural topics, grammar and speaking in French, German or Spanish, as well as the chance to do an introductory session in another language (such as Chinese or Portuguese). Continue reading →

Lifelong Learning language classes begin next week!

If you’re considering learning a new language this semester, or brushing up on your existing language skills, this week is your last chance to book a place on the University’s Lifelong Learning language courses for Semester 1! Lifelong Learning at the University of Southampton has announced an expanded programme for the new academic year, including a range of languages evening classes to suit all abilities from complete beginner to advanced conversationalist. Continue reading →

Lifelong Learning language classes begin next week!

If you’re considering learning a new language this semester, or brushing up on your existing language skills, this week is your last chance to book a place on the University’s Lifelong Learning language courses for Semester 1! Lifelong Learning at the University of Southampton has announced an expanded programme for the new academic year, including a range of languages evening classes to suit all abilities from complete beginner to advanced conversationalist. Continue reading →

New Lifelong Learning languages courses announced for 2013/2014

Lifelong Learning at the University of Southampton has announced an expanded programme for the coming academic year, including a range of languages evening classes to suit all abilities from complete beginner to advanced conversationalist. Classes in 2013/2014 include Arabic, English as a foreign language, French, German, Greek, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Continue reading →

Language Clubs starting October

Lifelong Learning at the University of Southampton is launching a new Language Club scheme, designed for language enthusiasts (French, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese and English Language) who are keen to improve their existing language skills. Language Clubs are specifically aimed at self-motivated people who want to improve their language skills in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Continue reading →

More future Modern Languages students to visit the University

More potential future Modern Languages students will be visiting the University on Wednesday 19th June 2013 for the Year 12 Languages Study Day, run by Modern Languages at the University of Southampton. The event is for Year 12 students who are thinking about studying languages at university. There are sessions on cultural topics, grammar and speaking in French, German or Spanish, plus the chance to do a taster class in a new language and attend a talk on languages and careers. Continue reading →

Future Modern Languages students to visit the University

More potential future Modern Languages students will be visiting the University on Tuesday 11th June 2013 for the Year 8 Able Linguists Day, run by Modern Languages at the University of Southampton. The event provides year 8 pupils with the chance to develop their language skills further. Activities include an intensive mini-project in either French, German or Spanish, a taster session in a new language, plus a talk about languages and how they can be useful in the world of work. Continue reading →

New Research Story: Race and Place in Mexico

Until the early 18th century, Mexico and Peru had the highest number of African and African descent people in the Americas. Today, the coastal belt of Mexico’s southern Pacific Coast  – the “Costa Chica” or “the small coast” — contains many historically black communities. Residents descend in part from slaves and free persons Spaniards brought to the area in the late 16th century to work in what would become one of the most important cattle regions in Mexico. Continue reading →

Sign up for a Lifelong Learning language course in 2013!

If you’re thinking of learning a new language in 2013, why not sign up for a Semester 2 evening course at the University of Southampton? The University’s Lifelong Learning programme is offering an expanded range of evening classes beginning in the week commencing Monday 28th January 2013 to suit all abilities, from the complete beginner to the advanced conversationalist. Continue reading →