Events
100 Violets—A season of events to mark the centenary of Violeta Parra
This seminar aims to analyse Violeta Parra's work as a poet, musician and plastic artist, with contributions from specialists in various aspects of her work. Please note that these talks will be predominantly in Spanish
David Crystal Lecture 2017
We are delighted to welcome Dr Lid King to give the inaugural David Crystal Lecture, held in conjunction with the University of Westminster and the Language Acts and Worldmaking project.
The World Beyond Language: A Portuguese Approach
In this lecture, author Lídia Jorge will discuss how languages make us different and show our differences to others.
Worldmaking on Stage: Interactive Theatre Workshop
In this interactive theatre workshop, participants will explore the many ways in which we communicate across different languages, as well as within a shared language.
Languages in service around the world: BBC Panel
In this panel discussion, BBC broadcasters will discuss the complexities of language use in international broadcasting, and how different language services offered by the BBC World Service have influenced the languages in which they broadcast.
Language Acts and Worldmaking Debates: Language Education Activism
This theme debates whether current policies in Modern Language Education are fit for purpose.
Austria in Transit: Displacement and the Nation State
This workshop examines cultural responses to issues of transit and the place of the nation state in an era of mass international displacement.
Mapping Multilingualism and Digital Culture
This workshop aims to critically examine the current state of Modern Languages research which is somehow digitally mediated.
Mothertongue Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to uncover and to articulate the competencies and skills developed, studying for a degree in Modern Languages, which relate to the world, to work and to personal and professional relationships.