Old English Course The aim of this free course consists in identifying the general characteristics of Old English (phonological, morphological, syntactic and lexical) as well as in understanding the idiosyncrasy of this language in the context of Anglo-Saxon history and culture. Students are expected to acquire competences that will allow them to read and interpret […]

Course in Narrative Medicine: from 5 June to 3 July 2023, during post-labour hours 17h00-20h00. The Course in Narrative Medicine takes place during the summer semester, from 5 June to 3 July, after working hours, from 5pm to 8pm, and in hybrid format (face-to-face and remote). The Course aims to provide training on the role, […]

RHOME 2023 Representations of Home in Literatures and Cultures in English (Dis)locations: the shifting thematics of home The ULICES Representations of Home research project addresses issues of identity and belonging in different geo-political, socio-cultural contexts of countries where English is or has become a language of communication. Since its formation in 2013, the project has […]

    Palestra PHM, 6 de julho 2023, “Comunicação e perda: A narrativa dos profissionais de saúde em cuidados paliativos” com Maria de Jesus Moura (Instituto Português de Oncologia, Lisboa).  A palestra estará disponível online via Zoom, através do link Zoom, no dia 6 de julho 2023 (quinta-feira), a partir das 17.00h (Hora de Portugal Continental).

Tittle: The House of FictionGuest Speaker: Dr Thomas WallerDate: 26 September, 11 amSala: Room B112.EOrganisation: University of Lisbon Centre for English Studies | RHOME – Representations of Home project  

This 50-hour on site and online course aims to help teachers, researchers, and post-graduate students to develop their writing competencies in academic English. The pedagogical approach is based on a workshop model, with a series of writing exercises that will be assessed by the teacher and discussed amongst peers in the weekly classes. Dates: October […]

Education in media literacy is crucial in an increasingly polarized society. This statement leaves us with some questions: To reflect on these questions, the Centre for English Studies of the University of Lisbon (CEAUL/ULICES) in partnership with the American Corners Portugal have organized the event "Media Literacy: from theory to practice". The morning will be […]

The Edge of Human Experience: Blake and Tolkien’s Art | Online Event 13/10/2023 19:30-20:30 Have you ever looked at a piece of visual art by J.R.R. Tolkien and thought ‘that looks a bit like Blake’? In this online talk, PhD student Annise Rogers will examine why this might be so, even though, as far as […]

Will Lab: Pronunciation Workshops     Improve your English pronunciation with this special workshop tailored for Portuguese learners of English (B1 level). In this 90-minute session, you will: Uncover and practise frequently mispronounced English words Receive guidance on challenging consonants Have the opportunity to ask specific pronunciation questions during a Q&A session Although the primary […]

Travelling Memories. Travel 1 Travelling Memories. Travel 1 is simultaneously a celebration of the 1983 exhibition and the remembering of this exhibition and its content, through the eyes, the technique, and technology of the year 2023. It will take place at the Museu de Marinha, Lisbon, from the 21st October 2023 to 29th February, 2024.

Professor Jason Whitaker (University of Lincoln), Doctor Sibylle Erle (Chair of the Blake Society) and Doctor Camila Oliveira (University of Lisbon) will discuss the different forms in which the poet, painter and engraver William Blake (1757-1827) received diverse traditions and was received by successive generations of readers in a myriad of social, political and cultural contexts. The ULICES […]