Podcasts
Directory of the Podcasts/Audio programmes produced for the Modern Languages CoP.
NOTE: You can click on the links below to listen to the podcasts through your browser window. Alternatively right-click on the link and select ‘Save Target As’ to download the file. Then click on the downloaded MP3 file to listen to the interview.
(38) 15 November 2008. Language through Theatre and T.A.L.L.E.R – Podcast with Rogelio Vallejo from the University of Bristol.
Rogelio discusses the course Language through Theatre and the project T.A.L.L.E.R which he has been developing in the University of Bristol. Rogelio talks about his background, and how his interest in the arts led to his developing the Language through Theatre course. He also discusses how he sees the T.A.L.L.E.R. project developing and hopefully growing in the future.
Rogelio can be contacted at R.Vallejo@bristol.ac.uk.
(37) 3 October 2008. 2008 European Award for Languages – Podcast with Ivanna Darcy from Leargas about the European Award for Languages.
Ivanna discusses the 2008 European Award for Languages, the criteria required for applications and also details of how to apply for the award. Ivanna also gives examples of three of the eight winning projects of the 2007 European Award. Details of all the winning projects can be found here.
(36) 12 Sepember 2008. Scottish Island Voices – a discussion with Gordon Wells of Sabhail Mór Ostaig in Scotland (contact details).
Gordon talks about this really inspiring project, his role in the project, and the benefits to those involved in the project. Gordon also encourages anyone interested in following a similar model to develop such materials to make contact with him.
(34-35) 25 February 2008. The AGM of the Applied French Association on 11th October 2007.
Further information can be found on the AFA website.
These video presentations were recorded at the October AGM of the Applied French Association.
Streaming video 1 presentations: (51 mins.)
Philippe Blanchet is a lecturer of sociolinguistics and language teaching and the director of the centre for research on linguistic diversity in the French-speaking work (CREDIF) in l’Universite Rennes 2 Haute-Bretagne. Both in France and internationally, he regularly runs research and training programmes on the management of multilingualism.
Streaming Video 2 presentation: (36 mins.)
Elizabeth Murphy-Lejeune is a lecturer of French as a foreign language in St Patrick’s College, Dubin. She has collaborated on many European projects dealing with the ongoing training of language teachers, innovation in education, student mobility and intercultural education.
Streaming Video 3 presentation: (43 mins.)
Michel Candelier is a lecturer in l’Université du Maine, in the area of Didactique des Langues et Laboratoire d’Informatique, his research focuses on language teaching and linguistic policies that are favourable to plurilingualism.
You will need to download Windows Media Player to view these videos.
(32) 17 January 2008. NDLR Modern Languages’ Community of Practice (CoP) Blog as a Community Building Medium – NDLR Symposium video presentation with Paul Gormley, NDLR CoP Coordinator 2006-7 (email: paul.gormley@nuigalway.ie)
Paul discusses how this blog is being utilised by the wider language community for information exchange and dissemination. Paul also talks about the future sustainability of the blog and the NDLR Modern Languages’ CoP.
You will need to download Windows Media Player to view this presentation.
(31) 11 January 2008. Post-Primary Languages Initiative (PPLI) – a discussion with Brídín Gilroy, the national co-ordinator of the Post-Primary Languages initiative (email:languagesinitiative@mie.ie)
Brídín delivers a very insightful overview of the work the PPLI do and their plans for the future, including promoting, encouraging and supporting secondary schools in diversification of languages being taught. Brídín also highlights the areas in which our third level colleagues can get involved with the PPLI, and sees much scope for development across the second and third level communities in the future.
(30) 5 December 2007. Interactive Multimedia Courseware for Reading and Writing Japanese Script – a discussion with Barbara Geraghty, Japanese Section of the Department of Languages and Cultural Studies at UL (email: barbara.geraghty@ul.ie)
Barbara discusses the design issues, technologies employed (Flash and MP3 audio files), product iterations, usability and functional considerations that impacted in the development of this 2008 EU Award for Langages-winning CD courseware.
(27-29) 4 December 2007. Further Perspectives on the Future of Languages in the IoT Sector – an IoT Language Policy and Planning Network round table discussion.
Further information from Riana Walsh (email: Riana.Walsh@ittdublin.ie) or Kristin Brogan (email: Kristin.Brogan@staff.ittralee.ie)
These video panel presentations were recorded at the 22 October IoT Language Policy and Planning Network meeting at ITB. 4 December 2007.
Streaming video 1 presentations: (43 mins.)
Michael Moriarty, Head of Innovation and Global Partnering with Enterprise Ireland
Andrew Colgan, Policy Advisor in the Human Capital and Labour Market Department of Forfás
Paul Caffrey, Senior Inspector in the Department of Education and Science; Member of the European Commission’s Working Group on Languages
Streaming Video 2 presentation: (19 mins.)
Justin Sinnott, Senior Executive Officer of the Institutes of Technology Section, Higher Education Authority.
Streaming Video 3 presentation: (16 mins.)
Nicola Horgan, Director of the Export Orientation Programme Irish Business and Employers Federation (IBEC)
You will need to download Windows Media Player to view these videos.
(26) 29 November 2007. Introducing young students to French through a CLIL approach - an interview with Orla Howlin, Scoil Carmel National School, Firhouse Road, Dublin 24. (email: orlahowlin@hotmail.com)
Orla disucsses the background, application and benefits of this innovative 2007 EU Award for Languages winning project.
(25) 4 September 2007. Service Learning in Italian – an interview with Anne O’Connor, Department of Italian, NUI Galway.
The NUIG Community Knowledge Initiative Service Learning in Italian pilot programme recently won a 2007 European Award for Languages. Anne O’Connor discusses the rationale, structure and benefits of the project.
(24) 27 July 2007. The 9th Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies – a discussion with Gisela Holfter, Senior Lecturer in German at the University of Limerick (email: gisela.holfter@ul.ie).
Dr. Gisela Holfter discusses the background, structure and content of the 9th Limerick conference in Irish-German Studies ‘Heinrich Böll and Ireland – 50 years Irisches Tagebuch’ which takes place from 30 August to 1 September 2007 at the University of Limerick.
(23) 3 July 2007. The Language Corner@DIT – a discussion with Noel Fitzpatrick (email: noel.fitzpatrick@dit.ie).
The Language Corner@DIT web site has been developed as a means of aggregating and distributing collections of web links and resources for language teachers and students. Noel Fitzpatrick discusses the background and rationale of the Language Corner@DIT and explains how he sees the development of this resource into the new academic year.
(22) 19 June 2007. The Future of Languages in the IoT Sector – a round table discussion.
Meeting part 1; part 2; and part 3.
The video panel discussion was recorded at the 15 May IoT Language Policy and Planning Network meeting at DKIT and features key language stakeholders from the IoT sector, as well as the Univerisy of Ulster, Fáilte Ireland and the IDA.
Further information from Riana Walsh (email: Riana.Walsh@ittdublin.ie) or Kristin Brogan (email: Kristin.Brogan@staff.ittralee.ie)
You will need to download Windows Media Player to view this video.
(21) 6 Jume 2007. The Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative. An interview with Tanya Flanagan, National Coordinator of the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) (email: flanagantanya@eircom.net).
Tanya discusses the latest developments in language teaching and learning in the primary school sector, and highlights the wonderful initiatives taking place in Irish primary schools, particularly in terms of partnership activities between primary and third level institutions.
(20) 23 May 2007. A Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) – Learning, teaching and assessment by Dr. Tanja Greil, University of Salzberg, Austria (email: tanja.greil@sbg.ac.at).
In this video presentation Dr. Greil discusses the CEF content, structure and impact on foreign language teaching and learning. This is part of the NDLR Modern Languages CoP web seminar series.
Note you may need to click on your browser information bar to allow the content to be streamed to your desktop.
(19) 30 April 2007. Copyright and the NDLR – a presentation by Professor Robert Clark, UCD and Arthur Cox.
Robert Clark’s video presentation highlights issues and concerns within the realm of copyright, intellectual property rights and digital media in relation to the NDLR. This seminar was recorded at Trinity College Dublin as part of the NDLR awareness-raising programme of events (see the NDLR project web site for further programme details).
You will need to download Windows Media Player to view this video.
(18) 23 March 2007. Using ICT to Enhance the Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages – an interview with Joe Dale.
Joe Dale discusses his MFL teaching and learning blog, and offers practical tips and advice on using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance language teaching and learning. Further information from http://www.joedale.typepad.com/
(17) 2 March 2007. ‘Scenario’ – a new online journal – an interview with Manfred Schewe.
Manfred Schewe, UCC, is the co-editor of ‘Scenario’, a new bilingual English-German fully peer-reviewed online journal. In this podcast Manfred provides an overview of ‘Scenario’ and highlights some of the contributions in Issue 1, which will go online 15 March 2007. Further information from http://scenario.ucc.ie/ , email scenario@ucc.ie or m.schewe@ucc.ie
(16) 6 December 2006. FIPF Conference 2006 reflections – an interview with Juliette Pechenart.
Juliette Pechenart, Lecturer of French at DCU and President of the Applied French Association, shares her reflections of the FIPF Conference, which was held in Vienna in November 2006. Further information at http://www.fipf.org/
(15) 5 December 2006. The European Award for Languages 2007 – an interview with Marie Heraughty from Léargas.
The closing date for applications for the 2007 European Award for Languages is 1 March 2007. Marie discusses the application criteria and submision process in this interview. Further information from http://www.leargas.ie/. Paul Gormley.
(14) 16 October 2006. The Eurpoean Award for Languages 2006 – an interview with Marie Heraughty from Léargas.
Léargas recently organised the European Award for Languages 2006 award ceremony in Galway to coincide with the European Day of Languages. Marie Heraughty discusses the award criteria, the ceremony and the projects that won the Language Label award for 2006. Further information from http://www.leargas.ie/.Paul Gormley.
(12 and 13) 7th October 2006. Teaching German in Ireland – Conference of Association of Third Level Teachers of German in Ireland, Galway.
Interviews with Association Joint-Chair, Prof. Florian Krobb (NUI, Maynooth) and with Antje Schlamm, Director of the London Office of the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service).
(11) 3 October 2006. IoT Language Policy Network – Update: a short interview with Riana Walsh, IT Tallaght, and Kristin Brogan, IT Tralee.
The second Institute of Technology (IoT) Language Policy Network meeting will take place in Athlone on Tuesday 10th October 2006 from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In this podcast Riana and Kristin discuss the agenda for this meeting, and outline the progress and future direction of the network. Further details from riana.walsh@ittdublin.ie tel 01 4042831, or kristin.brogan@staff.ittralee.ie tel 066 7191902. Paul Gormley
(10) 26 September 2006. 24/7: Langugages and the Teaching and Learning of Life – Keynote webcast by Dr. Alison Phipps, University of Glasgow, marking the launch of the Modern Langauges’ Community of Practice is now available to view on streamed video at your desktop. Paul Gormley
(9) 14 September 2006. Teaching German in Ireland: Politics and Perspectives: an interview with Prof. Hans-Walter Schmidt-Hannisa, NUI Galway.
Hans-Walter is the local coordinator of the Conference of the Association of Third-Level Teachers in Ireland being hosted in NUI Galway on October 7 2006 from 11.00 am-4.30pm. In this discussion, Hans-Walter outlines the theme, purpose and content of the conference, and highlights keynote attendees including Minister Peter Mikl from the Austrian Embassy in Ireland, and Ambassador Christian Pauls from the German Embassy in Ireland. For more information please refer to the NUI Galway German Department web site (click here) or email h.schmidthannisa@nuigalway.ie. Paul Gormley.
(8) 4 September 2006. From Applied Lintuistics to Linguistics Applied: an intervew with Dr. Maeve Conrick, UCC.
Maeve is one of the principle organisers of the joint annual conference of the British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL), and the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics (IRAAL) being hosted at University College Cork from September 7-9. In this discussion Maeve provides an overview of the conference by detailing the theme, structure and content of this two-day event. The conference programme can be viewed at http://www.baal.org.uk/conf2006/conf2006_programme.pdf and registration details can be obtained by emailing lucette@iol.ie. Paul Gormley.
(7) 4 July 2006. An Overview of the Institute of Technology (IoT) Language Policy Network – an interview with Kristen Brogen, Lecturer in German at ITT Tralee.
On May 15th the IoT Language Policy Network was initiated with a view to exploring aspects of existing policies and examining the extent to which a college Language Policy can be a successful tool in the promotion of languages and other skills relating to the learning of languages. The aim of the IoT Language Policy Network is to adopt a pro-active approach and to foster greater inter-institutional collaboration for languages in the IoT sector to the benefit of all participants. Kristin Brogen offers an overview of the network, and outlines the background, aims and objectives of this important initiative. Further information from Kristin at kristin.brogan@staff.ittralee.ie and from Dr. Riana Walsh (ITT Dublin) at riana.walsh@ittdublin.ie. Paul Gormley.
(6) 19 June 2006. Jean Sulivan: Libre sous le regard de dieu: an interview with Prof. Pá¡draig Ó Gormaile, French Department, NUI Galway.
Prof. Pádraig Ó Gormaile and Dr. Máire Aine Ní Mhainnín co-authored Jean Sulivan: Libre sous le regard de dieu – a recently published book on the writer-priest who offered a challenging and penetrating reflection on his vocation in secular France in the 1960s. In this podcast, Prof. Pádraig Ó Gormaile talks about Jean Sulivan, his writings, and their place within the French literary tradition. He highlights Sulivan’s ideas which rapidly found willing listeners among ‘uncertian Christians’ of the day, and their relevance for the contemporary reader. The book can be ordered through http://www.amazon.ca/. Paul Gormley.
(5) 14 June 2006. Artful Deceptions: Verbal and Visual Trickery in French Culture: an interview with Dr. Catherine Emerson and Dr. Maria Scott, French Department, NUI Galway.
Dr. Catherine Emerson and Dr. Maria Scott are the editors of Artful Deceptions: Verbal and Visual Trickery in French Culture, a recently published collection of essays presented at a conference organised at NUI Galway in 2004. In this podcast, they discuss the subject of deceptive relationships in French and Francophone literature and visual culture, and highlight the diverse themes explored in this collection (Click here for further book details). Paul Gormley.
(4) 30 May 2006 (Updated 7 June 2006). Learning and Teaching in an Intercultural Field: a discussion with Dr. Alison Phipps, Senior Lecturer in German at the University of Glasgow.
Alison Phipps talks about some key issues raised in Learning and Teaching in an Intercultural Field, a book that Alison co-authored with Dr. Mike Gonzales (see review here). This book challenges many traditional understandings of modern language teaching and learning, and presents alternative approaches to teaching modern languages in Higher Education. A thought-provoking and stimulating discussion. Paul Gormley.
(3) 17 May 2006. Crossing frontiers: languages and the international dimension: an interview with David Newton, Higher Education Development Officer at CILT – the UK National Centre for Languages.
David discusses the forthcoming third biennial conference for languages in higher education, jointly organised by CILT, the National Centre for Languages and the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies . Paul Gormley.
(2) May 5th, 2006: Introduction to the Modern Languages Support Team, C.McDonald Legg, I Mac Labhrainn, Labhaoise Ní Dhonnchadha, Paul Gormley.
(1) April 27th, 2006: Introduction to the NDLR, I Mac Labhrainn, C. McDonald Legg
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