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Berlin aktuell

26 October to 1 November 2008
Goethe-Institut, Berlin

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About the course

Teaching German and looking to improve your language skills?

Want to refresh your knowledge of German society and culture?

 

Berlin aktuell offers you a lively mix of language classes, discussions and an extensive cultural and recreational programme which will ensure you will be totally immersed in the German lifestyle. As your linguistic fluency and confidence increase, you will be encouraged to exchange ideas and develop materials which will truly transform your teaching.

You will be based in Berlin, one of the world’s most lively and cultured cities. Its vast array of museums, art galleries, and other sites of historic interest will provide the perfect opportunity to experience Germany at its most exciting.

Course Tutors

Experienced native speakers and tutors from the Goethe-Institut London and Berlin plus independent CILT language consultants from the UK.

Who is it for?

This course is for teachers and lecturers teaching German to learners 14–19 and/or to adults. For UK teachers the level and content relate to GCSE, AS and A level or Standard Grade, Higher and Higher Still, and to equivalent vocational qualifications.

Four main themes are addressed and participants will be offered options within this framework:

  • Contemporary social issues;
  • Culture, media and society;
  • The world of work: Business and the economy;
  • Berlin: Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

A programme of visits and cultural events is included and participants receive a free travel card for the Greater Berlin area. The Goethe-Institut in Berlin is situated within five minutes’ walk of Alexanderplatz, the old centre of Berlin. Many of the major sights of interest are within walking distance.

Aims

  • To improve linguistic skills, fluency and confidence;
  • To deepen cultural and background knowledge;
  • To further personal professional development;
  • To develop ideas for teaching and collect materials.

Beyond the core sessions, a differentiated approach will allow participants to opt for:

  • specific guidance and support or
  • more autonomous research.

Pre-requisite skills

Participants should have a level of competence in German equivalent to A level or similar qualification. However, the course will be accessible to those for whom German is their second or third foreign language. German will be used throughout the course. Support will be offered for non-specialist or less-confident participants. Access to email is provided for each participant.

Fee and grant

The fee for the course is €1,600. You can apply for a grant through the Comenius Professional Development programme (managed by the British Council) or Grundtvig programme (managed by ECOTEC) to contribute to the course fee, subsistence and your travel.

The course fee covers:

  • course and tuition fees in Berlin;
  • accommodation with families on a bed and breakfast basis (own room guaranteed);
  • a subsistence allowance towards meals;
  • a programme of events, an excursion and a travel card for all public transport for the
    Greater Berlin area;
  • course leaders from the London and Berlin Goethe-Institut who are native speakers, plus a CILT Language Teaching Adviser.

You or your institution will also need to pay for:

  • travel;
  • extra optional excursions;
  • your own social activities;
  • your own day-to-day expenses.

Regarding the grant, priority is given to applicants who have not received a professional development grant in the last two years. The deadline for grant applications for this course is 30 June 2008, please ensure that you send your registration form to us as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline date for funding. The British Council will not consider grant applications after this date.

Please note the first and last days of the course are travelling days.

Registration

Fill out the attached form to register your interest in attending this course.

  • We will send you instructions on how to apply for a grant towards the cost of the course.
  • Please note: Teachers in adult education should apply for a grant using the Grundtvig application which is administered by ECOTEC.
  • You send your completed grant application form to the British Council Education and Training Group or ECOTEC (the national agencies responsible for issuing these grants) as soon as possible.
  • You will be informed by the British Council ETG or ECOTEC whether you have been awarded a grant.
  • You tell us if you have been awarded the grant by sending us a copy of the confirmation letter from the British Council ETG or ECOTEC.
  • CILT will confirm your attendance on the course if a place is still available.

The registration form can also be downloaded from www.cilt.org.uk/cpd.

For more information call CILT on 020 7379 5101 or email conferences@cilt.org.uk

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