The Western Spring

"I have called this lecture 'The Western Spring,' because I want to suggest that what has happened since late January in the region has had an enormous impact on Europe. The phrase 'Arab Spring' is a glib cliché assigned by a Western press obsessed with easy references, and I shall try to avoid it. A 'Western Spring' is just as glib, but I use it  because I want to stress the symmetry, and the way the tide has turned; the way that the people of the region, Arab and Amazigh, have upset long-held assumptions about their own cultures, and about the 'natural' direction of flow in cultural affairs between Europe and North Africa..." 

Read out an interesting  lecture given by the British Council Morocco Director, Martin Rose, as part of the monthly cultural Thursdays organized and hosted by Féminin Pluriel.

Charles Dickens' 200th birthday

You are all invited to a one hour Reading Event on Friday 3 February at 17.30 at the British Council Rabat  to celebrate Charles Dickens' 200th birthday.

Morocco will participate in Global Read-a-thon, which will be live-stream on 7th February 2012, to celebrate Charles Dickens' 200th birthday. In an exercise that will move through 24 different countries, the read-a-thon will begin in Australia with a reading from Great Expectations and will continue across the globe for 24 hours. Morocco group will be doing a reading on David Copperfield.  

For more information please contact: Jihane.boumejd@britishcouncil.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salima Moumni at the British Dance Edition

The British Council invited seven professional dancers and programme directors from the Arab world to take part in the British Dance Edition from 2 to 5 February 2012.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunities, Challenges and Practical Solutions for the Integration of ICT in Education

 IATEFL MATE and the British Council are delighted to bring this international conference to Morocco, celebrating the best of Moroccan ICT in education. Award-winning plenary speakers Gavin Dudeney and Vance Stevens will speak at the event from 8-11 February 2012.

With its expertise in education and established teacher training system, Morocco is uniquely placed in the region to develop its status as a leader in ICT. 

The conference will enable teachers and educational representatives from across the country to share best practices with colleagues around the world and to develop their skills in this rapidly developing and exciting area of education. Announcement and Call for Papers 

SIEL 2012 - Casablanca Book Fair 

The British Council in collaboration with the Goethe Institute, the Italian Institute and Camoes will occupy the same space at the its 18th edition of SIEL  - International Exhibition of Publishing and Book  - in  Casablanca from 9 to 19 February. 

Different cultural activities are programmed: talks, mini-language classes, book presentations, debates and lot of surprises for all ages! Meet you there! 

Education Fair in Tetouan 

Our participation in the Education Fair in Tetouan - Salon International de l'Etudiant - from 16 to 18 February is an excellent opportunity for you to know more about UK institutions. 

Take advantage of this opportunity and come to talk to our Education Counsellors from British Council who will be available to answer your questions. Whether you're a student or a professional, you'll benefit from free face-to-face information about undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.  

The Future of Higher Education in the MENA

This regional conference is taking place in Mohammedia on 21-22 February 2012. The focus will be on issues of Employability, Quality Assurance and Leadership in education. 

This conference is planned as the first of series which, over five years, will map out future thinking for Higher Education in MENA, bringing together the region's experts, in dialogue with partners from the UK, the EU and elsewhere. 

The objectives are first: to outline a common vision for the long-term future of Higher Education in MENA, to recognize and explore the centrality of globalisation and the internationalisation of Higher Education in MENA, to place at the centre of national and regional strategies employment and employability in MENA - fitting students for the changing job market, and finally to explore and emphasize the role of Quality Assurance in raising standards and meeting long-term expectations.

Forward Motion: "Choreographing with the Lens"

15 Moroccan dancers/Choreographers and film makers will attend a series of Dance for Film workshops "Choreographing with the Lens" delivered by the British Artist Isabel Rocamora and curated by Forward Motion Dance Company and British Council, from 20 to 25 February at Mohamed V Theatre, Rabat. 

This project is managed in partnership with DABATEATR. The final works will be projected in La Salle Gérard Philippe in Rabat on 24 February at 20.00.  

Marrakech Biennale - Contemporary Arts Festival: 29 Feb - 4 Mar

Marrakech Biennale is biennale of contemporary international culture. In February of 2012, Marrakech Biennale will launch its fourth edition, Free Thinking Surrender, featuring key figures in literature, film and visual arts.  From 29 February - 4 March , public screenings, talks, performances and debates will take place at venues around the city. 

 As a leader in the educational and cultural field, the British Council Morocco is one of the major partners of the festival. British Council is working with the Biennale on an internship programme for  students at the Faculty of Letters of University Cadi Ayyad. This will help foster intercultural exchange between the guests artists and students.  Also, a series of arts workshops will pair up to 8 participating artists with 150 girls from a local dorm in a collaborative style to create a dynamic art installation piece to be put on display during the festival.  

IELTS Preparation Workshops 

 Our 12-hours IELTS preparation workshop is an ideal way to prepare for this challenging examination. Both the Academic and General Modules are covered in this course, with a focus on each one. The course will help you:

• improve you level of English
• become familiar with the format and content of the IELTS exam
• practice extensively all four sections of the test.
• develop exam strategies to maximise your potential
• identify your strengths and areas for development

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More information, contact:

British Council

11, Av Allal ben Abdellah Rabat

Telephone  05 37 21 81 30

 Email
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