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Monday 15 September

Welcome to the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures: The Essentials

Transitioning to university can be both challenging and exciting. This session will cover essential resources and expectations for students, beginning with a welcome talk from the Dean of School and an introduction to key staff. You'll learn about student support, the student voice, careers, and employability opportunities, as well as managing time effectively, taking ownership of your work, and understanding available support. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools for a smooth and successful transition to university life.

This session is for new Irish Studies, LCF and Politics undergraduate students, and Education and LCF postgraduate students studying a programme within the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures.

Date: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: TBC

Welcome to the Department

An introduction to your Department, and a chance to meet key departmental staff while learning key information about your degree programme, modules and forms of assessment.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Languages and/or Film Studies at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 2.30 – 4pm
Location: TBC

Tuesday 16 September

Meet your academic advisor / lunch

Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 11am – 1pm
Locations: Various locations, contact department for details

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Modern Languages and Film Studies at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject. You are welcome to join the department for lunch following the meeting with your academic advisor. Location to be confirmed.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences UG Welcome Talk 

This session will provide a welcome from the Vice Chancellor and Director of Student Experience here at the University of Liverpool. Hear about the different things you can get involved in during your time here, and the services available to you across the University. 

Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 1 – 2pm
Location: Mountford Hall

Language taster sessions

These sessions will give a taster of the following languages: German, Italian, Chinese, French and Spanish.

Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 2.30 – 4.30pm
Location: TBC

2.30 - 3pm: German Taster
3 - 3.30pm: Italian Taster
3.30 - 4pm: Chinese Taster
4 - 4.30pm: French Taster

Wednesday 17 September

Language taster sessions

These sessions will give a taster of the following languages: Catalan, Portuguese and Spanish.

Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 12.30 – 2.30pm
Location: TBC

12:30-1pm: Catalan Taster

1-1.30pm: Portuguese Taster

1.30-2pm: Spanish taster

French Studies – Subject Induction

This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying French at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 2 – 3.30pm
Location: TBC

German Studies – Subject Induction

This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying German at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 3.30 – 4.30pm
Location: TBC

Languages at Liverpool

Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Location: TBC

Open Languages is the University of Liverpool’s Institution-Wide Language Programme and it offers a suite of language modules with a flexible learning system.

Open Languages (OL) is available to UG students who can choose to study a language as an elective in their degree programme* and to those who wish to take a language in addition to it, as an extracurricular activity. OL is also available to staff and members of the public aged 16 and over.

Languages available: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

You can start in any year of study, in Semester 1 or 2, and there is a range of levels available depending on the language that you study (A1 to B2).

Regardless of the study mode, all Open Languages modules are delivered via weekly 2-hour seminars on campus, usually scheduled 6-8 pm, and supported with asynchronous materials on Canvas. A certificate of engagement is awarded to students with at least 70% attendance and on successful completion of the assessment, the course will be included in your HEAR. Assessment is done via class tests: there is a written test and a speaking test at the end of each module.

If taken as an optional/elective module, there is no extra fee to pay, and assessment is mandatory - you need to pass your tests to get your credits!

If taken as extracurricular, there is a fee (£180 full fee or £90 for recipients of the Liverpool Bursary per module) and assessment is optional - depending on if you would like to have your language course recorded in your HEAR.

Website and contact email: openlang@liverpool.ac.uk

*OL modules as electives: International Business (and IB with YI), History in Y1, Maths, Geography, Chemistry

Thursday 18 September

Welcome Back sessions for finalists

The Welcome Back Day for LCF finalists offers essential guidance and interactive exercises for navigating your final year successfully.

As well as the opportunity to reconnect with fellow final-years, you'll meet key contacts, including LCF’s new Head of Department, Professor Sophie Fuggle, and will be provided an overview of essential information on resources, expectations, and ex-curricular opportunities.

The Careers team will also be on hand to offer advice and practical suggestions for maximising your Employability profile, and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Second-year students are also invited to the industry panel event and are welcome to stay for lunch.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 9.45am - 3pm
Location: TBC (502 Teaching Hub requested)

Chinese Studies – Subject Induction

This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Chinese at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 10 – 11am
Location: TBC

Italian Studies – Subject Induction

This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Italian at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: TBC

Hispanic Studies, Catalan and Portuguese – Subject Induction

This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Hispanic Studies at single honours, joint honours or as a major subject, and those taking either Catalan, Portuguese or Spanish as a minor subject.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 12 - 1.30pm
Location: TBC

Modern Languages Triple Subject – Subject Induction

This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Modern Languages Triple Subject.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 1.30- 3pm
Location: TBC

Film Studies – Subject Induction

This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Film Studies at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 3 - 4.30pm
Location: TBC

Friday 19 September

LCF Introduction to the Language Lounge

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying Modern Languages at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Friday 19 September 2025
Time: 10-10.15am
Location: Language Lounge, 1-7 Abercromby Square

LCF Meet the Languages Society, followed by tea, coffee and biscuits

This session is recommended for all undergraduate students studying Modern Languages at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject.

Date: Friday 19 September 2025
Time: 10.15–11am
Location: Language Lounge, 1-7 Abercromby Square

LCF Introduction to the Language Lab

Meet with LCF staff and your HLC AV technician for an introduction to the facilities in the Language Lab.

Date: Friday 19 September 2025
Times: 2pm*, 2.30pm*
Location: TBC (South Campus Teaching Hub, Language Lab 1 requested)

This session is for skills in listening and interpreting for first-year students mainly, but it is recommended for all undergraduate students studying Modern Languages at single honours, joint honours or as a major or minor subject. You only need to attend one of the two sessions.