Film screenings This event will feature two new short films on rotation, which tell stories about the un-seen aspects of languages - the anxieties, emotions and challenges involved in finding the right place and group of people that are required to learn Gaelic in Scotland today. Gaelic Journeys is a new 15 minute film by Deirdre MacKenna exploring what it feels like to learn and speak Gaelic in Scotland today. This will be screened along with the film Growing up with…

Dundee Central Library will have a special exhibition of rare and unusual copies of Gulliver's Travels, including beautifully illustrated French translations, Doctor Who spin-offs, and quirky abridgements by famous authors such as Enid Blyton. Alongside the exhibition there will be various family friendly activities, including read-along sessions and a "drop-in pop-up book surgery" where you can make pop-up versions of your favourite novels! In association with Leisure & Culture Dundee. No booking required This event is part of the series…

This event will make visible the often hidden richness and diversity of languages through an amazing display of books in different languages  for readers of all ages. The event series is organised by the University Council for Modern Languages Scotland with support from Scotland's National Centre for Languages and British Council Scotland. No booking required This event is part of the series Languages lost and found. For event information, please contact Marion Sporing at m.m.g.sporing@dundee.ac.uk

Join these language and culture taster sessions exploring the hidden richness and diversity of languages and cultures in Scotland. The event series is organised by the University Council for Modern Languages Scotland with support from Scotland's National Centre for Languages and British Council Scotland. No booking required This event is part of the series Languages lost and found. For event information, please contact Marion Sporing at m.m.g.sporing@dundee.ac.uk

This event includes a number of activities involving a range of community languages: pick and choose, have a go, or just watch, listen and learn. Most importantly, have fun! Calligraphy, bi-trilingual stories, personal stories of mother tongue memories, children teaching and coaching parents in English fluency, ways of juggling two or more languages in the home, areas of significance for language use, jokes that work in one language more than another, rhymes and language games The event series is organised…

Join these language taster sessions and have a go at learning a new tongue. Open to all ages and abilities. Good for the brain - good for the banter! The event series is organised by the University Council for Modern Languages Scotland with support from Scotland's National Centre for Languages and British Council Scotland. No booking required This event is part of the series Languages lost and found. For event information, please contact Marion Sporing at m.m.g.sporing@dundee.ac.uk

Join this language taster session and have a go at learning German. Open to all ages and abilities. – Good for the brain- good for the banter! The event series is organised by the University Council for Modern Languages Scotland with support from Scotland's National Centre for Languages and British Council Scotland. No booking required This event is part of the series Languages lost and found. For event information, please contact Marion Sporing at m.m.g.sporing@dundee.ac.uk

A series of workshops for Gaelic and Scots of all ages. Expect performances from local groups, a  treasure hunt highlighting links between languages, and the history of Falkirk’s twinning with Créteil in France and the Odenwald in Germany. The event series is organised by the University Council for Modern Languages Scotland with support from Scotland's National Centre for Languages and British Council Scotland. No booking required This event is part of the series Languages lost and found. For event information,…

Film screenings This event will feature two new short films on rotation, which tell stories about the un-seen aspects of languages - the anxieties, emotions and challenges involved in finding the right place and group of people that are required to learn Gaelic in Scotland today. Gaelic Journeys is a new 15 minute film by Deirdre MacKenna exploring what it feels like to learn and speak Gaelic in Scotland today. This will be screened along with the film Growing up with…

The event will be introduced by Bernadette O’Rourke (Heriot Watt University) with Wilson McLeod, Edinburgh University and will be an opportunity for people to share their stories about how they've gone about learning Gaelic - we'd like to hear about your experiences so please join us in a lively discussion woven between both Gaelic and English languages! This discussion relates to film screenings taking place on Friday 17 November-Sunday 19 November 11:00am-7:00pm This series is organised by the University Council…

Written and performed by the Playing Small Parts theatre company, this highly irreverent and topical retelling of Gulliver's Travels is a fantastical feast for adults and children of all ages. Who will Gulliver meet on his wondrous voyages around the world? You decide! This event is part of the series Jonathan Swift at 350: lost and found. For event information, please contact Daniel Cook at d.p.cook@dundee.ac.uk.

Film screenings This event will feature two new short films on rotation, which tell stories about the un-seen aspects of languages - the anxieties, emotions and challenges involved in finding the right place and group of people that are required to learn Gaelic in Scotland today. Gaelic Journeys is a new 15 minute film by Deirdre MacKenna exploring what it feels like to learn and speak Gaelic in Scotland today. This will be screened along with the film Growing up with…

Come along to an illustrated talk on the history of 'trick shots' in the cinema, and a screening of the 1960 film The 3 Worlds of Gulliver - back on the big screen, where it belongs. Ray Harryhausen's stunning visual effects and Bernard Herrmann's rousing score brings Jonathan Swift's satirical work to life in an unforgettable adaptation. Directed by Jack Sher, and starring Kerwin Mathews as the titular character, June Thorburn as his fiancée Elizabeth, and child actor Sherry Alberoni…

Come along to a unique expo of outrageous thought experiments inspired by Jonathan Swift's fantastical mock-academy at Lagado. What is the Google brain doing to our imagination? Are lie detectors always honest? Includes talks by Dame Sue Black and other leading experts in the arts and sciences, as well as 'pop-up' activities and performances for the whole family, such as the use of a mini green-screen film studio! This event is part of the series Jonathan Swift at 350: lost…

Our daily lives are filled with fictions large and small. Through a series of fun and frolicsome activities, this highly innovative creative writing workshop will look at the history of telling 'tall tales' before you have a go yourself! Who will you choose to be as you spin your own yarns fit for the social-media generation? Suitable for all, especially ages 8-12. Zero creative writing experience required. Hosted by popular local actor and tutor Eddie Small. This event is part…