ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding is a UNESCO Category 2 Center based at the University of Iceland. The main objectives of the Center are to promote multilingualism, raise awareness of the importance of language as a core element of the cultural heritage of mankind, promote translation and translation studies, work on the preservation of languages, and promote research and education in languages and cultures. Currently, indigenous languages and languages with small numbers of native speakers are a priority of the Center. Within this framework, the focus of the Center is on the languages of the West Nordic Region and of the Romani people. The Center is a multicultural environment that hosts research projects and organizes events for specialists and the public. The tasks involve helping organize and host events such as lectures by international guests, thematic film screenings, and supporting researchers with research on indigenous languages.
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY:
AUS ICYE Iceland will organize an introduction training upon arrival. On-arrival and mid-term training organized by Iceland’s National Agency are compulsory. The University of Iceland will provide training during the activity as seen as relevant. Application process We will be receiving applications until May 20, 2024, The applicants need to fill out the form below and send a CV: https://forms.gle/6CKdUQT7wa8Tw2UN9 Only applications with a CV who have filled out the form above will be considered! Veröld website: https://www.hi.is/verold_hus_vigdisar
PARTICIPANT PROFILE:
Interested in the field of languages and multilingualism, Independent, organized, proactive, motivated, flexible, open-minded, communicative, and team worker. Project website: https://www.hi.is/verold_hus_vigdisarㅤㅤㅤㅤPlease apply with a CV and by filling out the following form: https://forms.https://forms.gle/6CKdUQT7wa8Tw2UN9 ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH A CV AND FILLED IN THE FORM ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED! Send CV to aus@aus.is
ACTIVITY LOCATION:
107 Reykjavík Iceland
ACTIVITY DATES:
A total of 51 week(s) during the period 02/09/2024 to 31/08/2025
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Application deadline: May 20, 2024