I am a part-time Associate Lecturer in German and a tutor of German for Languages for All. I have worked in the department from 1995-1997 & then again from October 2007. Currently, I am the module convenor for LfA and York Language Electives below-C.
While teaching for LfA, I have also worked as a translator & teacher within academic settings as well as for industry (Haribo, Nestlé, Dr. Oetker). I have also been involved with teaching on the York Learning programme for the City of York Council. For several years now, I also prepare students for their year abroad through Global Opportunities at the University of York.
Over time, I have become more interested in offering students an understanding of how their own cultural awareness can help them to acquire additional cultural literacy when learning a new language. As a result, I use storytelling in language learning across all levels, by using a Japanese storytelling tool called ‘kamishibai’ which improves students’ oral skills as well as incorporating different cultural aspects. With two of my colleagues, I am also involved in a variety of community outreach projects involving ‘kamishibai’ – from primary schools to residential homes.
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Ulrike Wray
Associate Lecturer in German
Department of Language and Linguistic Science
Vanbrugh College C Block
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD