Clare Language Centre has developed the Experience Ireland programme, an innovative cultural programme for teachers that includes instruction in the latest theories and methodologies in English language teaching alongside an introduction to the key cultural aspects of Irish society such as literature, drama and music, history and archaeology and an opportunity to improve core EFL skills.  Ireland is internationally renowned as a land of saints and scholars and no other country of its size has had such a profound cultural influence on the world.  Here is an opportunity to gain an appreciation of this remarkable country whilst updating your teaching skills and improving your English through interaction with native speakers.

Experience Ireland is offered as a one, two, four, six, ten or twelve week course (the ten & twelve week courses includes an option of an extended stay in Dublin and enrolment at one of our partner schools).  It includes:

• An introduction to the great writers of Ireland (such as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett) and the tradition of literature in Ireland.
• An overview of the role that music plays within Irish society and the influence of traditional and current Irish music throughout the world.
• An introduction to the history of Ireland and the unique archaeology of the West of Ireland.
• Sessions on the latest theories and methodologies in the field of English language teaching.
• Optional classes in the core English language skills tailored to the learner’s specific language level.
• Cultural excursions and tours to one of the most unique environments in the world – The Burren – and weekend excursions to other areas of significant beauty throughout Ireland.
• The opportunity to mix with local people through the College’s homestay programme.
  
  

Dates of upcoming courses-

       7 – 11 June 2010               Session 28530
       23 – 27 August 2010          Session 28962
       25 – 29 October 2010         Session 28963
       21 – 25 February 2011        Session 28964

Grundtvig & Comenius Grants

Applicants to the Experience Ireland programme who wish to apply for a Comenius or Grundtvig grant should apply directly to their national agency.  Details of the course can be found at the following web address on the Comenius/Grundtvig Course Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/

You may find the agency for your country in the following list of national agencies.

Courses begin in February and January 2010.  For an application form or further information about Experience Ireland please contact us .