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School students become immersed in French
A record 440 students from 20 high schools as far north as Bundaberg and south to Moreton Bay will attend the University of the Sunshine Coast’s annual Immersion Language Days starting this Friday 15 July.
French is the most popular booking so far, with 187 students from multiple Year 10 and 11 classes looking forward to speaking nothing but French on Friday 15 July at the Sippy Downs campus.
The USC Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences each year matches native-speaking University students and community members with school students for the three-day program.
“It activates the students’ language learning through interaction with native speakers, lectures, computer workshops, conversation classes and interactive activities,” said USC organiser Gaby Ziegann.
It is part of the University’s policy of regional engagement, both cultural and educational, and showcases the relevant tertiary study opportunities available to regional youngsters to continue their interest in languages.
The 2011 Immersion Language Days are:
Friday 15 July from 9am to 1.30pm: French. 187 students from Caloundra SHS, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Noosa District SHS, Sunshine Coast Grammar School, St Theresa’s Catholic College, Moreton Bay College, Brisbane School of Distance Education.
Friday 22 July from 9am to 1.30pm: Japanese and Indonesian.
Japanese: 112 students from Bundaberg SHS, Chancellor State College, Immanuel Lutheran School, Kawana Waters State College, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Nambour Christian College, Noosa District SHS, Narangba Valley SHS, and Brisbane School of Distance Education.
Indonesian: 70 students from Bribie Island SHS, Meridan State College, St John’s College.
Friday 5 August from 9am to 1.30pm: German and Italian.
German: 25 students from Immanuel Lutheran College, Grace Lutheran College and Brisbane School of Distance Education.
Italian: 46 students from Meridan State College, Siena Catholic College, St Columban’s Catholic College.
– Julie Gatehouse