Linguist of the Year Award
The UCD School of Education is launching a new competition award for MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) Primary and Post-Primary students. This award will aim to recognise the linguistic endeavours of Primary and Post-Primary students. The award is partly funded with the help of
Languages Connect (
(opens in a new window)https://languagesconnect.ie/about/ ).
The students being awarded will have to demonstrate first and foremost a love of languages and culture. They will submit projects around a yearly theme which will help to promote the value of learning a Modern Foreign Language.
This year's theme centers around culture and identity: We invite students to reflect on these questions: what is my culture? How do I learn about other people's culture?
The entries could be, for example on:
- Country Exploration: Pupils will discover fun facts about the country, such as its location on the map, its flag, and interesting landmarks.
- Culture Comparison: Pupils will focus on customs, traditions, and daily life. They'll identify both similarities and differences to foster cultural understanding.
- Delicious Dishes: Pupils will explore the country's cuisine and select a traditional dish to showcase. They can create a simplified recipe card with images and easy-to-follow steps.
- Sports and Games: Pupils will learn about sports and games enjoyed in the target language-speaking country.
- Musical Journey: Pupils will discover the music of the chosen country, including famous songs or instruments. They can listen to music samples and even create a mini musical performance.
This list is not exhaustive!
For further information, please contact
Dr
Eileen Bowman, UCD School of Education ((opens in a new window)eileen.bowman@ucd.ie)