International Latvian Language and Culture Summer School “Taste the Latvian Language Learning via Traditional Farming Skills”) organised by the Centre for Lifelong Learning of Rezekne Academy of Technolgies is aimed to introduce the participants of the summer school to the regional diversity of the Latvian language and culture, more widely revealing the culinary heritage characteristic of Latvia and Latgale region, introducing them to traditional homestead management skills;
The Summer School will take place in Rezekne (Latvia) from 28 July 2024 – 6 August 2024.
The main aim of the Summer School is to promote the regional diversity of the Latvian language and culture, the linguistic and culinary heritage of Latgale, using modern interactive methods of language and cultural familiarization, CLIL or language and content integrated learning approach.
Tasks:
- Ensure intense learning of the basics of the Latvian language, emphasizing such topics as human personality, countries and cultures, geography, transport and travel, cookery, using student-centered methods and communicative approach;
- Provide interactive classes on Latvian language variants and diversity of Latvian culture, emphasizing the uniqueness of Latgale (language, folklore, literature, culinary heritage);
- Organize excursions with practical language tasks around Rezekne (for example, orienteering game “Get to know the linguistic landscape of Rezekne!”) and the surrounding counties;
- Create a video sequence, which will then be used to promote the Latvian language, culture, Latgale's culinary heritage and RTA.
Why is Rezekne and RTA is suitable for organizing this summer school?
- Rezekne has a wide range of cultural and entertainment opportunities. It is called “a city in the heart of Latgale”, therefore, living during the summer school in Rezekne, participants will be able not only to get acquainted with the history, traditions and modern life of Latvia, but also, after Latvian language classes, to go on excursions to the surrounding regions, thus expanding their practical understanding of life in the regions of Latvia;
- Rezekne is an important cultural center of Latgale where historical, classical and modern cultural traditions are intertwined;
- During our Latvian language classes, the participants will be provided with a modern learning environment. The topics related to culinary heritage will covered by experts working at the RTA Food Processing Laboratory. There will be practical classes, trainings, seminars and consultations of RTA by representatives of catering companies and local food producers;
- Participants of the summer school will be able to get from Riga to Rezekne by bus or train without difficulty, because the city is well integrated into public transport routes from and to the largest cities of Latvia.
Financial aspects. The participation is free of charge, including:
- face-to-face lectures and seminars,
- social and cultural programmes and excursions,
- materials and equipment necessary for study and work
- accommodation in student dormitories
- meals 2 times a day.
NB! We do not cover the traveling costs for arrival and departure.
Who can apply?
- Students and academic staff of foreign universities.
Countries whose citizens can apply:
- U.S., Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, South Korea, Egypt, France, Georgia, Croatia, Estonia, Indonesia, Iceland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, People's Republic of China, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Hungary, Uzbekistan, Germany, Vietnam, Namibia, Senegal, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Fiji.
The applicants should submit the following documents:
- Application form
- CV
- Cover letter
- Passport copy
Send the documents by 1 April 2024 to aija.vonoga@rta.lv