Bell Teacher Campus Cambridge

Bringing British Culture to Life

Who is this course for?

Teachers of English with a good standard of English (Common European Framework Level C1) who wish to extend their own knowledge of English language and culture and to reflect on the teaching of intercultural awareness.

Course aims

This course explores different aspects of modern British life and culture and investigates ways of teaching cross-cultural awareness in the classroom. Because it is based in the historic city of Cambridge, the course will include some guided visits to important local sights. You will have many opportunities to build up a portfolio of authentic materials to support the cultural component of your teaching. You will also get exciting teaching ideas on how to exploit the materials.

Course Programme

The course is taught through a series of informal discussions, lectures, seminars and workshops as well as some onsite visits.

Topics include:

Family life
The City of Cambridge
The Historic University and its life
Youth culture
Multicultural Britain
The arts, including a visit to some Cambridge museums

Cambridge in Literature
Pubs, boot sales and pound shops – a look at everyday life
From Reggae to Radiohead – the contemporary music scene
The changing language
Cross cultural awareness in the classroom
Teaching culture

EU funding

EU funding to the value of 2000 euros or more is available for teachers from the European Union and Associated Countries.

This courses Comenius database number is: UK-2010-1101-002

Dates and fees

All prices are in GB pounds sterling (£). Currency converter ®

Arrive	Depart	Fee	Apply
04 July 2010	17 July 2010	European nationals: 1,660 euros Rest of World: £1,310 GBP	Book this course
01 August 2010	14 August 2010	European nationals: 1,660 euros Rest of World: £1,310 GBP	Book this course

Sample timetable

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9.15 – 10.45	Exploring the Concept of Inter-Cultural Competence	Multi-Cultural Britain	Analysing the News - TV/Radio and Newspapers	Visit: Guided Tour of Cambridge University	Mini-presentations: Project groups share their findings and discuss ways of using data in the classroom
COFFEE					COFFEE
11.15 – 12.45	The City as a Teaching and Learning Resource	Project Group: Forming groups, identifying area of interest and devising questionnaires	Cambridge and its history		Youth Culture in Britain – how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
LUNCH
14.00 – 15.30	Exploiting Texts with a Cultural Content	Campus Conference**	X Key Lecture	Campus Conference**	Special Teacher’s Excursion
15.30	Optional talks, cultural activities, social programme or study time

** Campus Conference - choose from a range of workshops and talks on topical issues and/or aspects of British Life and Culture.
X Key Lecture. Talks by well known plenary speakers and writers.

Bell Teacher Campus, Cambridge

This course will take place at the brand new Bell Teacher Campus, Cambridge on the site of Homerton College which is part of the University of Cambridge. Homerton is an outstandingly beautiful college in secluded wooded grounds with easy access to Cambridge town centre. It has first-class learning and social facilities.

Half-board accommodation is available in single en-suite rooms on site. The training staff are all highly qualified trainers, many of whom are materials writers and conference speakers. New this year is an exciting conference-style approach for two afternoons each week, with a wide range of inspiring topics to choose from and a special lecture every Wednesday.

Click here for more information on Homerton College.