Modern Languages at Kent

Delighted to announce that today we started our partnership with Newcomer. Three of our final year students of modern languages will work with the game developer Jason Kappes on the release of his Language Learning RPG newcomer.

Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG on Steam ✨A fantasy language learning adventure where you learn a second language to save the the kingdom and befriend its people! 🎮

Did you miss last week's super exciting Modern Languages Teaching Forum? Fret not! The recording is now available here:

Forum 6 - September 2023: Language X.0: The AI Revolution in Language Education - Modern Languages Teaching Forum - Research at Kent Programme and Registration Language X.0: The AI Revolution in Language Education Date: 06/09/23, 11am-1.30pm Location: Online, hosted by the University of Kent. Register HERE (free of charge) to receive the Teams link. Programme 11:00-11:10 Welcome 11:10-11:30 Lik Hang Tsui (City University of Hong....

We just started our Sixth Modern Languages Teaching Forum, but you can still hop in to talk all things AI! Register here: https://research.kent.ac.uk/languages-teaching-forum/news-and-events/forum-6-september-2023/ and you'll get the Teams link to hop in!

Forum 6 - September 2023: Language X.0: The AI Revolution in Language Education - Modern Languages Teaching Forum - Research at Kent Programme and Registration Language X.0: The AI Revolution in Language Education Date: 06/09/23, 11am-1.30pm Location: Online, hosted by the University of Kent. Register HERE (free of charge) to receive the Teams link. Programme 11:00-11:10 Welcome 11:10-11:30 Lik Hang Tsui (City University of Hong....

Join us on 6 September for the Sixth Modern Languages Teaching Forum, dedicated to AI in the Languages Classroom!

Forum 6 - September 2023: Language X.0: The AI Revolution in Language Education - Modern Languages Teaching Forum - Research at Kent Programme and Registration Language X.0: The AI Revolution in Language Education Date: 06/09/23, 11am-1.30pm Location: Online, hosted by the University of Kent. Register HERE (free of charge) to receive the Teams link. Programme 11:00-11:10 Welcome 11:10-11:30 Lik Hang Tsui (City University of Hong....

CIOL is pleased to confer Programme status on the University of Kent's BA(Hons) programme.

The BA programme provides a highly flexible approach to the study of languages encouraging students to explore and engage with broader , and issues that will help them to find their place in a global professional workplace.

Find out more about CIOL's RVC programme: www.ciol.org.uk/rvc

We are delighted to announce that the BA in Modern Languages at Kent University has been officially Recognised and Validated by the Chartered Institute of Linguists - an impressive achievement in such a competitive field! 👏👏👏

Our next Applicant Day is on Saturday 18 Febuary 📅

We can't wait to meet you all!

Make sure to check out the subject-specific timetables by following the link below ⬇️🔗

https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/secl-news-events/2023/01/18/applicant-day-timetables-saturday-18-febuary/

At Kent we understand your passion to progress. Let's help you achieve your future career.

Browse our Master’s courses, there may be more to come on your Kent journey.

Find out more: https://www.kent.ac.uk/campaigns/stayon-standout

Happy New Year!

Do you want to learn a new language?

Language Express will be offering a 10-week Ukrainian course from 16 January 2023.

The course is available to staff, students, and the general public at a special discounted price of £100.

Book on to the course here: https://www.kent.ac.uk/about/arts-and-humanities/14944/ukrainian-language-course-for-january-2023

Make sure to catch up on Senior lecturer, Dr Alvise Sforza Tarabochia, speaking on the Translating Illness Podcast.

In 'Translating Psychiatry' they explore the role of translation in making mental pain visible.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcuuoAXHnK4

Do you want a career that takes you overseas?
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Do you want to gain a new skill – being able to communicate in another language – that is valued by employers?
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The Year in a Language will help you unlock a wide range of career opportunities.

https://www.kent.ac.uk/cultures-languages/about/year-in-a-language

Wed 2 Feb ◾13:30 - 14:30 ◾Online

Make sure you don't miss the last session of this programme:

Celebrating and Sharing the joy of the Chinese New Year 2022

Book: ow.ly/3sMq50HeiPp

Wednesday 26 January ◾13:30 - 14:30 ◾Online

Experiencing the Modern International Megacity of Xi'an

A fantastic opportunity to enhance your global and cultural awareness!

Booking details: https://www.kent.ac.uk/events/event/52935/experiencing-the-modern-international-megacity-of-xi-an

As the year draws to a close, we look back and thank our colleagues and students for being truly excellent - and for making the Kent community so special.

Looking to the future, if you want to be part of this wonderful community, book onto our January open event!

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/open-days

Join our world The University of Kent has exceptional campuses in the UK and centres in two of the most exciting and historic cities in Europe.

Wednesday 2 Febuary ◾13:30 - 14:30 ◾Online

🇨🇳 Don't miss this workshop to celebrate Chinese New Year, one the most important traditional festival in China and amongst overseas Chinese. 🇨🇳

Booking details: vhttp://ow.ly/cYpj50H56cQ

Wed 2 Feb ◾13:30 - 14:30 ◾Online

Make sure you don't miss the last session of this programme:

Celebrating and Sharing the joy of the Chinese New Year 2022

Book: ow.ly/3sMq50HeiPp

Last chance to register for tonight's Modern Language Teaching Forum.

Join us from 17:00 to learn about best practice in the classroom, from employing cutting edge teaching methods to using technology to improve attainment.

Programme and registration below ⬇️

https://research.kent.ac.uk/languages-teaching-forum/news-and-events/forum-5-december-2021-moving-on/

Forum 5 - December 2021: Moving on - Modern Languages Teaching Forum - Research at Kent In December 2021, the University of Kent’s School of Cultures and Languages hosts its fifth Modern Languages Teaching Forum. The Modern Languages Teaching Forum will take place on Wednesday 8 December 2021 from 17.00 to 19.00. The event will take place online, via Zoom. Please register if you woul...

Wednesday 6 January ◾13:30 - 14:30 ◾Online

A fantastic oppertunity to enhance your global and cultural awareness!

Workshop 6 views Xi'an holistically to see how it combines historical culture and modern technological developments and has its significant being recognised both domestically and internationally.

Booking details: http://ow.ly/S67Q50H54fI

Tomorrow there is a fantastic opportunity to attend Creating a traditional Piying drama

Teachers and students at the Xi’an KeDaGaoXin University are delighted to share insights into ordinary people’s lives in Xi’an, their delicious food, rich history, ancient and modern archaeology, ancient music and traditional Piying Drama and much more!

Booking details: http://ow.ly/s11R50GUk8u

📢 Calling all prospective PhD students 📢

Dr Mark Lawrence, Senior Lecturer in Military History, offers advice on preparing a research proposal. You will find out:

- What is a research proposal?
- What should you include?
- How long should it be?
- Who should you talk to as you develop your research proposal?
- What are the potential pitfalls to avoid?

Come along in person or virtually! Event details: http://ow.ly/Uvul50GOYrb

Kent has been mentioned in a fantastic article by HUAUE.

'More than 80 teachers and students from University of Kent and a team of Chinese teachers from Xi'an University of Science and Technology's High school gathered in the clouds to embark on an online language learning and cultural experience tour.'

Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/5wGW50GPArT

TOMORROW! Do not miss a fantastic chance to explore the postgraduate opportunities at Kent. 🎓

Can't make it in person? Don't worry! You can attend virtually 👩‍💻

Book here: ow.ly/wOzz50GOyao

Natalia Sobrevilla Perea, Professor of Latin American History and co-director of Kent’s new Centre for the Global Study of Empire, will appear on ‘Start the Week’ on BBC Radio 4 on Monday at 09.00, speaking with Peruvian Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa.

Remember tomorrow is our opening ceremony to our 'Travelling Virtually in Xi’an, China' virtual workshops! We can't wait for you to join us to explore a bite of Xi’an: Street Food, visiting the popular and famous Huimin-jie. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/SiSs50GJbNf

Don't forget to join us on Wednesday 10th November for our first session in our series; Travelling Virtually to Xi'an, China! Join us to explore a bite of Xi’an: Street Food, visiting the popular and famous Huimin-jie. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/KcV750GE4To

Our next Modern Languages Teaching Forum takes place via Zoom on 8 December. We'll take stock of our experience with distance learning and our return to normal classroom settings. And we want to look ahead! Teachers of languages at all levels, postgraduate students and early career researchers are all welcome.
Find out more: https://research.kent.ac.uk/languages-teaching-forum/news-and-events/forum-5-december-2021-moving-on/

Forum 5 - December 2021: Moving on - Modern Languages Teaching Forum - Research at Kent In December 2021, the University of Kent’s School of Cultures and Languages hosts its fifth Modern Languages Teaching Forum. The Modern Languages Teaching Forum will take place on Wednesday 8 December 2021 from 17.00 to 19.00. The event will take place online, via Zoom. Please register if you woul...

Modern Languages at Kent updated their address.

Join legendary reggae poet and social activist, Linton Kwesi Johnson, live at The Gulbenkian on Friday 24 September!

Linton Kwesi Johnson’s work has always been political, vital and necessary, drawing attention to topics like systemic racism, police abuse and National Front attacks, calling for government, institutions and society to be held to account.

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