Since 2013, the English Department has been organizing a one day continuing education program for teachers of English in secondary I and II schools, every year in early Autumn.
Since 2013, the English Department has been organizing a one day continuing education program for teachers of English in secondary I and II schools, every year in early Autumn.
“Art exists that one may recover the sensation of life“ (V. Shklovsky). How can literature help us reconnect with the non-human world in the Anthropocene ? Through lectures and discussions, the course will introduce participants to relevant literary texts and modes of reading, and to ecocriticism as probably the most topical and compelling emergent critical approach in the Humanities today.
On September 15th six renowned scholars have shared their favourite works and teaching strategies to sensitize students, teachers and the general public to this crucial issue. Participants have been encouraged to share their views on the role that literature, poetry and art-making can play in heightening a sense of connectedness with the fragile beauty of the non-human world and the need to preserve it for future generations.
Program
Morning lectures :
Prof. Martine Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère, Head of Continuing Education for English and Comparative Literature, UNIL
Prof. Rachel Falconer, Modern English Literature, UNIL
Prof. Agnieszka Soltysik Monnet, American Literature, UNIL
Dr Boris Vejdovsky, Maître d'Enseignement et de Recherche, American Literature, UNIL
Afternoon lectures and activities :
Dr Marc Atallah, Maître d'Enseignement et de Recherche, Littérature moderne, UNIL
Prof. Nidesh Lawtoo, ERC principal investigator, University of Bern
Rachel Nisbet, English Literature and Interdisciplinary Studies, UNIL
On September 9, 2016, the English Department held a daylong continuing formation which focused on the steady increase and effects of English as a lingua franca in the international, the European, and the Swiss context.
This daylong education programme provided insight into current debates on English as a lingua franca, its acquisition, and its economic value.
Morning session
Welcome by Martine
Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère
The role of English on a regional, national, and international level (discussion)
Anita Auer, Patricia Ronan, Jennifer Thorburn & Marije van Hattum
“Teaching English as a lingua franca : different types of variation’”, followed by Q&A
Guest lecture by Dr. Mercedes Durham (Cardiff University)
Afternoon session
Multilingualism in everyday life (interactive element)
Patricia Ronan, Marije van Hattum
Early or late foreign language acquisition? Presentation of different theories
Anita Auer, Jennifer Thorburn
The economic value of English in Switzerland
Anita Auer, Patricia Ronan
Workshop on English language-related teaching resources, activities and projects, e.g. Vaud Multilingue project Q & A session
(@ Eugénie Ribeiro)
On September 11, 2015, the English department held a day of continuing formation focusing on the Nobel Prize-winning American novelist Toni Morrison (1931-). This program was designed to stimulate ideas and insights for teaching one of contemporary literature’s most important figures.
Through talks, discussions and practical demonstrations, the course presented how to approach and teach Morrison’s challenging texts. Participants were also invited to share their own approach.
Program
Welcome
Prof. Martine Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère, Head of Continuing Education Programme for English, Modern English and Comparative Literature, UNIL
Dr Joanne Chassot, Maître Assistante, American Literature, UNIL
Prof. Agnieszka Soltysik Monnet, Head of the English Department, American Literature, UNIL
Dr Boris Vejdovsky, Maître d'Enseignement et de Recherche, American Literature, UNIL
Dr Joanne Chassot, Maître Assistante, American Literature, UNIL
Prof. Agnieszka Soltysik Monnet, Head of the English Department, American Literature, UNIL
Dr Boris Vejdovsky, Maître d'Enseignement et de Recherche, American Literature, UNIL
Prof. Agnieszka Soltysik Monnet, Head of the English Department, American Literature, UNIL
Dr Boris Vejdovsky, Maître d'Enseignement et de Recherche, American Literature, UNIL
Matthew Wake from Books Books Books
(© Gaëlle Ramet)
This day-long continuing education programme explored imaginary places in English literature, and focused on two great modern classics for adults and children – Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan – and their literary and cultural reception. The 2014 ‘Wonderlands’ programme was designed to stimulate reflection on the significance and relevance of imaginative literature today, from Milton’s great epic to contemporary crossover fiction.
Program
Dr. Kirsten Stirling, Head of the English Department, UNIL
Prof. Martine Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère, Head of Continuing Education for English and Comparative Literature, UNIL
Prof. Rachel Falconer, Modern English Literature, UNIL
Dr. Kirsten Stirling, Modern English Literature, UNIL
Prof. Neil Forsyth, Prof. hon. Modern English Literature, UNIL
Prof. Martine Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère, English and Comparative Literature, UNIL
With Roelof Overmeer as Lewis Carroll (C. L. Dodgson) and AnaMaria Rengifo and Elodie Miserez as Alice. Cello : Pascal Desarzens / Lighting : Romy Sigrist
Relevant English books were displayed in the foyer of the Grange de Dorigny by Matthew from Booksbooksbook.
On September 13, 2013, English teachers from the secondary I and II took part in a day-long formation continue designed to stimulate reflection on the significance and relevance of Shakespeare's drama today.
Program
Dr. Kirsten Stirling, Head of the English department, Modern English Literature, Faculty of Letters, UNIL
Martine Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère, Modern English and Comparative Literature, UNIL
Dr. Patricia Ronan, English Linguistics, UNIL
Prof. Neil Forsyth, Modern English Literature, UNIL
Dr. Roelof Overmeer, Modern English Literature, UNIL
The Sun & Moon Theatre Company, created and directed by Roelof Overmeer
Performed by The Sun & Moon Theatre Company