Want to learn the Slovene language online (QLD timezone)? With the support of the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad, Slovenian Australian Academic Association (SAAA) will co-finance the participation of four (4) members of the SAAA in a 60-hour online Slovene language course learning, organized by the Slovenian Language and Culture Association Queensland.

The online courses will take place in the time zone of the Australian state of Queensland, which is especially suitable for candidates from these parts of the world. The course will take place online in late 2022 (TBC). More details about the schedule will be discussed with the candidates. No prerequisite knowledge of the Slovenian Language is required for this course.

Application criteria:

  • First criterion: SAAA Membership (apply here).
  • Second criterion: Preference will be given to candidates who can describe their descendants of Slovenes, regardless of how much they are included in the Slovene community in Australia or New Zealand. We would like to encourage the application of candidates who, for whatever reason, have not participated in the Slovenian community so far (e.g. have not been active in any of the associations).
  • Third criterion: Preference will further be given to candidates who wish to continue their career path with Slovenia in the academic, research, study, business, cultural and/or sports fields, and thus contribute to the exchange of knowledge between Slovenia and Australia and New Zealand. Evidence of past career/school / extracurricular achievements is particularly desirable. Evidence demonstrating the purpose of cooperation with Slovenia is also desirable.

The call is ALSO open to candidates who are NOT descendants of Slovenes but live in Australia or New Zealand and are interested in learning the Slovene language and learning about Slovene culture. The call is open to all adult (18 years and older) candidates, but priority will be given to younger prospective candidates at the beginning of their career path.

Send your application to jurij.karlovsek@saaa.si by October 31, 2022, 23.59 p.m. AEST.

 

Read more about the tender HERE.