Category: Seminars and Conferences

Seminar: Improving your memory for language learning

abril 13th, 2015 |

Speaker Rupert Herington University of Leeds When and Where Friday, 24th April 2015, 10:30, Room 3005

Around the world in English – Will it be Great Britain any more?

mayo 8th, 2014 |

Professor Rupert Herington from the University of Leeds talks about the Scottish independence referendum and the related issues with a neutral perspective.

Seminar: Imagined Communities by Alan Floyd

mayo 14th, 2013 | Tags: , , ,

Surprise! It’s just been announced that Alan Floyd, a Senior Lecturer from the Universidade da Coruña will be at the EUITT THIS Friday May 17th to give a lecture on Imagined Communities. The seminar will take place in room 3005 at 16:30. To … Sigue leyendo →

Seminar: What is ‘Great’ About Great Britain? (Wed. 8 May)

abril 28th, 2013 | Tags: , , , ,

Rupert Herington, a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds, will be at the EUITT to give a talk as part of our Around the World in English series. The conference will be held on Wednesday, 8 May at … Sigue leyendo →

Around the World in English – 21st Century Strategies For Increasing Language Competency by Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco

abril 18th, 2013 | Tags: , , ,

Abstract Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco gave a presentation focusing on research and practical application of language learner strategies for increasing language competency. It included specific examples regarding brain based research, language learning in the United States, the utilization of technology, cultural practices … Sigue leyendo →

Around the World in English Seminar – Language, World View and Other Stuff: A Closer Look at the U.S.A. and Spain by Dr. Joana Pierce McMahon

noviembre 15th, 2012 | Tags: , ,

Abstract Joana Pierce McMahon gave a very interesting talk explaining some of the differences and similarities between the culture of Spain and the USA, including a bit of an introduction to the political system. Speaker PhD. Joana Pierce McMahon Universidad … Sigue leyendo →

Around the World in English Seminar – Manchester by Susana Galan

abril 10th, 2012 | Tags: , , , ,

Around the World in English: Manchester. Conference by Susana Galán. Sigue leyendo →

Around the World in English Seminar – How to Lead in a Networked World by Dr. Drasko Draskovic and Marie Curie Fellow

mayo 22nd, 2011 | Tags: , , ,

And for our final conference… Abstract The revolution of the information and communication technologies is transforming the world. Hierarchies are becoming flatter and embedded in fluid networks of contacts. Leadership is changing. Through examples from science, history, business and psychology, … Sigue leyendo →

Around the World in English: Conducting business around the world. What are the challenges?

abril 24th, 2011 | Tags: ,

Imagine living or working in another country, what types of things would you need to adapt to? In this talk I will explore the concept of culture and whether a common culture exists. I will also illustrate the ways in … Sigue leyendo →

Around the World in English Seminar – English as a Global Language: Why English? by Rupert Herington

mayo 20th, 2010 | Tags: , , ,

A seminar examining possible causes of why and how English came to be such an important language worldwide. Sigue leyendo →