History and Cultural Heritage Course Overview
The History and Cultural Heritage course is for adults who wish to refresh their English, explore the vast cultural heritage of the UNESCO city of Bath and share their own cultural heritage.
It is also eligible for KA1 Erasmus staff mobility funding. ERASMUS OID: E10095182
The UK will continue to enjoy participation in Erasmus Plus activities with our European friends until the end of 2020, under the transition period agreement negotiated with the EU.
The UK Government is keen to continue our links with EU teaching and training institutions. Please follow the following link to our UK Erasmus Status page to see the latest UK Erasmus agency statement.
On this very specific English language course teachers will enjoy a high level of customisation and attention. With a minimum of four teachers we will confirm an agreed date, which can be extended to two weeks.
“The Roman Baths were the best example I’ve ever seen. And this should be a two-week course.” Patrizia P, Italy.
Patrizia thank you for your feedback. We can now do that! EMB
The History and Cultural Heritage course runs for 25 hours per week in the UNESCO world heritage city of Bath, UK. It is delivered in a comfortable central location that provides free wi-fi and refreshments.
We explore Bath’s amazing Roman and Georgian cultural heritage through some of its many cultural sights and spaces. The historic centre of Bath is relatively compact but be ready to spend a few hours on your feet each day!
Course Leaders – Sara Helm and Christian de Larrinaga
History and Cultural Heritage
Course Outcomes
- refreshed language skills for discussing history and cultural heritage in particular
- greater knowledge about the rich cultural heritage of UNESCO Bath
- led an English language session on (your local) cultural heritage
- networked and shared ideas and knowledge with others
Course Content
The course includes walking history tours and visits to sites relating to:
Click on the links above to see the various sites.
As well as language refresher sessions, the other significant part of the course is the opportunity for you, the participant, to lead a 45- minute session (per week) on an aspect of your local cultural heritage in which you are particularly interested. This course is not simply limited to history teachers so the range of topics has always been very rich and varied!
Typical Course Timings
- Prior Park Landscape Garden
- Royal Victoria Park and Botanical Garden
- Museum of Bath Architecture
Erasmus Values
EMB checks the suitability of the requested course for each participant and conducts a pre-course needs analysis that informs course content. Teachers and staff benefit from meeting staff from relevant organisations in other countries. We provide our participants with pre-course preparation tips and materials and set up a WhatsApp group for them. During the course we present, or invite participants to present the Erasmus eTwinning opportunities. Digital learning tools / materials are highlighted on the course and ongoing learning and professional development advice is given. Where relevant, end of course testing is conducted and verbal / written feedback is obtained and is used to inform content of future courses. Teachers are invited to stay connected and share ideas after the course through the course WhatsApp group.
History and Cultural Heritage
Optional Social Activities
On all of our courses, depending on weather and programmes on offer, activities generally include one or more of the following:
- Theatre Royal performance
- Jazz and a drink at Green Park Brasserie
Certification and Erasmus Documentation
ERASMUS OID: E10095182
EMB provides a course certificate. You can use the information on this page to complete an Erasmus contract and a Europass Mobility Document for us to sign. Documentation can also be sent prior to the course.
EMB is happy help participants choose evening and weekend cultural activities to enhance their cultural experience and promote the use of English outside the classroom.
History and Cultural Heritage 2020 Course Dates
Confirmed Date
17-21 August
Courses dates are available many weeks of the year from April to November on request.
If your institution is waiting for May/June results of a February funding application, it is advisable to request a course date after August 17 at the earliest.
History and Cultural Heritage Course Fee
1 week €670
2 weeks €1300
This includes the booking fee and visits to sites on the course programme but does not include accommodation. See below.
What some of you said :-)
“On this small group course we really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and opportunity for exchanges of culture and didactic practices with teachers from other countries. I liked that fact that every teacher was invited to contribute to the programme.” Agnese C, Italy
“I enjoyed the small group dynamic, the course leader’s sensitivity for group needs and the ‘spirit’ of the programme in this beautiful city.” Matjaž V, Slovenia
“The attention from the moment that I applied for information about the course was perfect.” Luis VM, Spain
“The small groups gave us the opportunity to enjoy and explore Bath and its history not only in a friendly atmosphere but also enabled Sara to adapt the course to our subjects and our needs. I would recommend the course to all culture lovers out there.” Julia B, Austria
Accommodation
Stay with one of our friendly host families to give you the ‘total immersion’ experience! A host family stay guarantees you an authentic taste of Bath life and provides the opportunity for conversation and friendship building.
Our small band of host families are very welcoming couples or single people who do not have children living at home. They live within a 30-minute walk of the course venue. Our host family charge including breakfast and dinner is €400 for 5 to 6 nights. It is important to book early to guarantee a host family.
“My accommodation was great. Close to the centre of town, lovely home, food was tasty and my hostess was very nice.” Kaie S, Estonia
Alternatively, we can recommend web links to accommodation sites.
“The centrally located YMCA was perfect for me and my family.” Matjaž V, Slovenia
Download the course brochure: H+CH factsheet
How to apply
Email Course Leader (click) Sara Helm
Please include:
- your name(s)
- your school and school address (if applicable) or region/country
- the course date you are interested in
- the age group(s) / subjects you teach (if applicable)
- aspects of cultural heritage on which you might like to lead a short session
- If Erasmus funded – is your institution’s funding already in place?
- whether or not you need a host family
- your WhatsApp contact details!
I will usually contact you within 24 hours for further information. Looking forward to meeting you!
