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II priedas

Erasmus Intensive Language Courses
2013-14
- Organising Institution’s information form -
Institution Name:
kaunas university of technology
Address:
K. Donelaičio st. 73, LT – 44029, Kaunas
Country:
lithuania
EILC Language
lithuanian
lithuanian
Level Courses organised:
Level I (beginner)
Number of courses: 1
Dates: 2014-01-08 – 2014-01-29
Level II (intermediate) Number of courses: 1
Dates: 2014-01-08 – 2014-01-29
Web site
http://www.ktu.lt
www.kalba.ktu.lt
http://www.ktu.lt
www.kalba.ktu.lt
Please note that all student eilc application for our Eilc should be
sent by e-mail to the following address:  
e-mail: [email protected]
kaunas university of technology
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS
GEDIMINO G. 43 – 204,
LT – 44240, KAUNAS, LITHUANIA
Staff
Job title / Name
address, telephone, fax, E-mail
Contact Person
for EILC
Renata Motiejūnaitė
Job Title
Coordinator of LLP/Erasmus Programme
(Incoming students)
kaunas university of technology
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
K. DONELAIČIO G. 73, LT-44029, KAUNAS, LITHUANIA
TEL +370 37 300037,
FAX.+370-37-300039
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Responsible person for the programme
ASSOC. PROF. dr. judita džežulskienė
kaunas university of technology
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS
GEDIMINO G. 43 – 204, LT – 44240, KAUNAS, LITHUANIA
TEL. +370 37 322992
FAX + 370 37 323747
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Part I: General Information
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Description of town
- Short history and location
Kaunas is one of Lithuania’s most beautiful and one of the oldest
cities in the crossroads of Europe and at the heart of the country.
Having over 320 thousands of population it lays at the confluence of
two main Lithuanian rivers: the Nemunas and the Neris. First
historical mentioning comes back to the beginning of 11th century.
First known brick buildings were built in the 15th century. Kaunas
especially flourished and became more prosperous and beautiful in the
17th century. It became a hanseatic city – the only one in the whole
country. In the 20th century, after the Vilnius region was ripped away
by the Poles in 1920, the city became the temporary capital of
Republic of Lithuania. It was the second golden age of the town.
During this period many impressive buildings of Lithuanian “art
nouveau” style were erected in Kaunas. Together with old city composed
of ancient gothic and baroque style churches and former commerce
houses it forms the attraction of city.
Kaunas is rich in its architectural monuments: Kaunas Castle (xiv c.),
City Hall (xvi c.), Kaunas Cathedral Basilica (xv c.), House of
Thunder God (xv c.), Vytautas Church (xv c.), and Ensemble of
Pazaislis Monastery (xvii c.). One can easily reach the centre of
Kaunas walking along the pedestrian street, which joins Laisves avenue
- the central pedestrian street of the city. Numerous shops,
restaurants, cafes, and bars are established along these streets.
There are eight universities or university level academic institutions
financed by the state, eight theatres (the State Academic Drama
Theatre and the State Musical Theatre are among them), more than 20
museums and art galleries in Kaunas.
- Main local/cultural events
The birthday of city is celebrated annually in the beginning of May.
This three days celebration is the most popular event in city’s every
day life. All year round Kaunas and its surroundings enjoy Pazaislis
Classical Music Festival which is known far away from Kaunas. Name of
the festival comes from unique complex of buildings of Pazaislis abbey
of the 17-18th centuries. Another big cultural event is well known
International Kaunas Jazz Festival which also takes place every year
at different spots of the city. Together with the other cultural
events such as the Bike Show Millennium, International Modern Dance
Festival, various arts exhibitions. They attract lots of people from
different regions and countries. Also everyone can enjoy visiting
concerts, theatres, halls, clubs, museums, etc.
- How to reach town (links from the nearest airport, train or coach
stations)
Kaunas is situated in the centre of Lithuania, just 100 kilometres
from the capital city Vilnius. Kaunas may be reached by plane, train,
bus, ferry (arrival to Klaipeda) or car depending where you are from.
One of the most convenient means of transport is plane although not
the cheapest.
BY PLANE
Lithuania has three international airports in Vilnius, Kaunas and
Palanga which can be reached from the main European cities as well as
from all over the world. Cheap flights companies Ryanair (to Kaunas)
and Airbaltic (to Vilnius) can offer you an affordable ticket from
many big cities of Europe.
Kaunas international airport is located 12 km far from Kaunas and the
Kaunas city centre is easy reached by minibus no 120 (get off at the
bus stop „Kaunas old castle“) or by bus no. 29 (get off at the bus
stop „Bus station“). The duration of trip is about 30 minutes and cost
less than 1 euro.
There are direct flights to Kaunas from London, Liverpool, Birmingham,
Dublin, Alicante, Frankfurt and Riga, etc and many possibilities to
transfer flying from other country.
Contacts: Karmėlava; kaunas region
Tel.: +370 37 399396; fax: +370 37 399434; www.kaunas-airport.lt
Vilnius international airport is located close to Vilnius (~100 km
from Kaunas) and provides a big range of international flights.
Contacts: Rodūnios road 10a; Vilnius
Tel.: +370 5 273 9305; fax: +370 5 232 9122;
http://www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/
You can go from Vilnius to Kaunas by bus or by train; therefore you
need to go to the Vilnius Bus Station or Vilnius Train Station which
are situated close to each other. You can reach Vilnius Bus or Train
Stations from the airport:
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By bus. The bus stop is just to the left as you exit the arrivals
hall. You may buy your ticket from the driver for 2.50 Lt or at
the Lietuvos spauda kiosk for 2 Lt. Bus No. 1 goes from the
airport to the Bus and Train Stations (15 min.) approx. from 5:00
till 22:00.
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By train. The train stop is 150 metres straight as you exit the
arrivals hall (keep on the left side of the road; there is an
elevator down to the station). The train goes from the airport to
the Train Station (1-2 times per hour) from 7:17 to 19:44.
Duration: 7 min. The one-way fare is 2.50 Lt.
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By taxi. You find taxi as you exit the arrival hall. Ask to take
you to the Bus or Train Station. Depending on the hour, it may
cost you 30–40 Lt.
Buses go to Kaunas approximately every half an hour and cost ~20 Lt
(~6 euro). Train departures are not so frequent.
BY BUS
If you live in one of neighbouring countries, we advice you take bus:
it is quite popular and convenient. You may choose between popular
international lines as Eurolines, Ecolines, etc.
Contacts:
Vilnius bus station
Sodų g. 22, Vilnius; tel.: 1661 or +370 900 01661; www.toks.lt
Kaunas bus station
Vytauto pr. 24 / 26, Kaunas; Tel.: +370 37 409060, International
Ticket Reservation: +370 37 322222; www.kautra.lt
Eurolines Baltic International
Vytauto pr. 38, Kaunas; tel.: +370 37 202020; www.eurolines.lt
Ecolines
Vytauto pr. 23, kaunas; tel.: +370 37 202022; fax: +370 37 202372;
www.ecolines.net
BY TRAIN
Trains are very popular in the most of European countries but not in
Lithuania as much, due to little developed railway. Although “Rail
Baltic” project may simplify international connections when it is
going be finished. At the moment we recommend to check Lithuanian
railways http://www.litrail.lt for more detailed routes and
information as well as ticket reservations.
Contacts:
Vilnius railway station
Geležinkelio g. 16, Vilnius; tel.: +370 5 2330 088, +370 5 2330 087;
ticket reservation +370 5 2626 947;
Kaunas railway station
M. K. Čiurlionio g. 16, Kaunas; tel.: +370 37 2210 93, +370 37 327260;
ticket reservation +370 37 372955
Tickets can be purchased at the stations. Railway stations and ticket
offices are open 24 hours. Tickets are not sold if there are less than
5 minutes left before the train departure.
- Transport in town (brief information on the main means of transport
available)
The public transport means in Kaunas are: buses, trolleybuses and
minibuses. Website: http://transportas.kaunas.lt
BUSES AND TROLLEYBUSES
Kaunas has 16 trolleybus routes and 50 bus routes, generally running
from 05:00 until 23:00, although some run later. There are two types
of Kaunas City public transport tickets: single-use paper tickets and
electronic tickets (e-tickets). Single-use paper tickets are available
from the driver for 2.00 Lt or 1.00 Lt (for students). E-tickets cost
1.80 Lt or (0.90 Lt) for students. For the students it is advisable to
buy monthly ticket (16,80 Lt), while full price of monthly ticket is
84 Lt. In order to buy monthly ticket or e-tickets, firstly you will
need to purchase E-ticket card that costs 8 Lt.
More info about Kaunas transport system - http://www.kvt.lt/en.
MINIBUSES
These cost 2.50 Lt, pay the driver as you get in and holler when you
want to get out. Generally running from 06:00 until 22:00, some run
later too. You can stop the minibus in order to get in by raising a
hand and when you want to get out you have to say “prašom sustoti”
(please, stop). There are no discounts for students in the minibuses.
TAXI
We recommend always calling for a taxi, rather than pick one up at a
stand. Then you will be sure to get a meter and a fair rate. Free call
(8 800) 7 66 66.
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Short Description of the Organising Institution
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), one of the largest technical
universities in the Baltic states, is the second largest institution
of higher education of Lithuania. It contains 13 faculties, library,
high school (gymnasium), and numerous research centres.
Kaunas University of Technology shares the best traditions of
classical universities, offering almost all fields of technological
studies and research. The social and physical sciences are being
particularly emphasized at the university, as a modern university
graduate is expected to bear much more beyond the knowledge of his
profession. Meanwhile the studies and research in the fields of
humanities and biomedicine, as well as in the interdisciplinary fields
have recently been very successfully launched. New study programmes in
mechatronics, sport engineering, musical engineering, and biomedical
engineering appeared to be very popular among the students.
The role of the university in the development of the industry and
economy of Lithuania has an immense, or even crucial, importance. We
are well-known in the world for our research achievements in the
fields of ultrasound, organic chemistry, environmental protection,
mechatronics, system dynamics, biomedical engineering, and educology.
We carry out successfully the international projects and contracts in
cooperation with foreign companies as well as enjoy close links with
entities of the Lithuanian industry. We have left far behind other
institutions of higher education in terms of both a number and a
budget of the contracts to be carried out in cooperation with
Lithuanian companies.
The university staff consists of approximately 1.000 academic staff,
167 professors and 499 associated professors. There are about 13.000
students, in addition to 400 doctoral students.
Undergraduates have a choice of 41 majors, and graduate students may
choose among 65 graduate areas of study leading to the master's degree
and among 17 graduate areas of study leading to the PhD degree.
The university’s international relations are constantly expanding.
Since 1989 more than 70 international co-operation agreements have
been signed. A great number of projects on bilateral cooperation basis
have been carried out by different faculties, departments, and other
academic divisions of the university. The expansion of the
university’s international relations has allowed KTU to adopt the
module study system and to co-ordinate it with the European credit
transfer system (ECTS). The university, together with its faculties
and other subdivisions, is a member of more than twenty international
organizations.
The library of Kaunas University of Technology is the oldest academic
library in Kaunas, dating back to 1920. The library, primarily an
academic one, is open to the public, with special emphasis on the
subject areas studied and researched at the university. Literature on
science and technology forms the main part of the library collection.
In addition to its main collection of over 2 million volumes the
library houses a valuable rare book collection of 20 000 volumes of
foreign and Lithuanian works the earliest dating back to the 15th
century.
Access to the library’s on-line resources is by the web address
http://en.ktu.lt/content/structure/library giving general information
about the library, www links catalogue, and links to fee-based and
free databases, end-users information literacy courses. Access to the
library’s catalogue and database “publications” is by
http://ktu.library.lt/aleph . The latter gives access to the catalogue
for books, periodicals, cd-rom's, standards and to catalogues of other
libraries.
Language course will take place at the Department of Linguistics. It
is one of the departments at the Faculty of Humanities. Others include
Department of Philosophy and Cultural Science, the Department of
Musical Technologies and the Centre of Foreign Languages.
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Accommodation
- short description of the accommodation offered (hotel, apartments,
student halls, others; if there are
cooking facilities) and on the rent to be paid per week
There are a few accommodation possibilities during Lithuanian language
winter course:
1. University student dormitory. The price per month is around 360 –
480 litas (about 105-140 EUR).
2. University guest house. The price per day is around 35–55 litas
(about 10–16 EUR).
3. Renting a house or a flat is also possible. The rent a flat is
costs 350–750 EUR per month (depends on the number of rooms and living
conditions). Website: www.kaunas-apartments.lt
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Meals
- short description on the services offered (university canteens,
restaurants, bars, others)
The region of Kaunas has been famous for its food and cuisine for a
long time. The variety of food and meals of a wide net of catering
will satisfy even the most fastidious gourmets. Of course, the
European kitchen dominates. Nevertheless you can enjoy a lot of
national dishes based on meat and potatoes. You can find many cafes,
bars and restaurants just around university. Lunch usually is served
on the average from 3 to 5 Euros.
There is also a cosy canteen close to the dormitory. Good meals are
served at low prices as well.
For more information visit:
http://visit.kaunas.lt/W3/maitinimo_istaigos/maitinimo_ist?Lang=en
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reception of students
- Meeting point (place, date and time of first meeting - for each
course where different)
Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Humanities, Department of
Linguistics
Gedimino street 43– 201, Kaunas
January 08, 2014
Registration: 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
14:00 – opening ceremony
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extra mural activities
Site visits
VIDEO CLASSES
Films in the Lithuanian and English languages
SOCIAL EVENTS
Winter Course Opening Party
International Party – you will have possibility to learn some
Lithuanian folk songs and most popular dances, you will taste some
traditional dishes.
Bowling
Farewell Party
EXCURSIONS IN KAUNAS CITY
Guided tour on foot around the city of Kaunas by showing places of
importance (places to eat, galleries, night clubs, etc.), visiting
interesting historic places and „art nouveau“ architectural monuments.
Participants of the course are invited to join guided excursions to M.K.
Čiurlionis National Art Museum, Museum of the Ninth Fort of Kaunas –
death camp during Nazi occupation.
Besides, you can take advantage to individually visiting other places
of interest: Kaunas castle, the old town of Kaunas, Laisvės avenue,
Zoological Park, Pažaislis Cloister, Kauno Marios (the Kaunas sea)
regional park, Botanical Garden, etc.
For more information visit http://visit.kaunas.lt
EXTRA MURAL VISITS
We invite you to visit the capital of Lithuania Vilnius and former
capital Trakai.
The old town of Vilnius is one of the biggest in eastern and middle
Europe. This oldest part of the Lithuanian capital is the unique
creation of nature and architecture, of professional artists and
common craftsmen, of various cultures and traditions.
Grutas Park of Soviet Monuments In Druskininkai – you can see in this
park unique phenomenon in the world - a 2 km-long exposition of
monumental sculptures, fragments of concentration camps and other
details resemble Siberia and soviet ideology.
Rumšiškės Folk Museum where one can produce a hand-made souvenir for
himself. The open air museum of Lithuania in Rumšiškės (Kaišiadorys
district) is an exposition in the open air. The core exhibits of this
museum include dwelling houses, farmstead buildings and folk art
monuments transferred from all ethnographic regions of Lithuania,
Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Suvalkija and Dzūkija.
For more information visit: www.travel.lt
- Sports facilities (Swimming, Tennis, Gymnasium; opening days and
available information)
There are numerous sports and athletic activities in which every
student can participate at Kaunas University of Technology. University
students have a possibility to train in basketball, handball,
volleyball, track and field athletics, swimming, badminton,
orienteering, motorboats, travelling sport, weight lifting, aerobics,
judo and other sports. The activity of sports and wellness in the
university is coordinated by the Centre for Physical Education and
Sports. More information:
http://en.ktu.lt/content/studies/students-life-0.
There are also many private sports clubs/wellness centres and swimming
pools in Kaunas. Many of them provide discounts for students. List of
these institution you can find in "Kaunas Region Guide" or on
internet, e.g. http://visit.kaunas.lt.
- Entertainment (Cinema, Theatre, etc.; brief information on places
and student facilities)
Kaunas main cinema centres are located in two big shopping centres:
Akropolis (Karaliaus Mindaugo St. 49) and Mega (Islandijos Rd. 32).
The films are displayed in original language with Lithuanian
subtitles. More information can bee found on the website:
http://www.cinema.lt .
There are eight theatres: State Academic Drama Theatre, State Musical
Theatre, Puppet Theatre, Small Theatre, Youth Chamber Theatre,
Pantomime Theatre and etc., witch present different performances.
Also there is ice skating arena in supermarket Akropolis (Karaliaus
Mindaugo pr. 49). Cost: 2 euros/hr., for students, skate rent 2 euros
/hr.
There are also a lot of clubs in Kaunas: Siena, Nautilus, Pop Star
Bar, Combo, Amerika Pirtyje, etc.
Please go to Entertainment Bank (events calendar online) to choose
what to do both in Kaunas and Lithuania today: http://www.eb.lt.
Part II: Course(s) description
Course no1:
level I: Beginner course
From...
To...
Period:
2014-01-08
2014-01-29
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Language component
- Short Description of language component: objectives and teaching
methods
OBJECTIVES: The beginner course aims at developing students’ survival
language skills. That will enable students to communicate with native
speakers, read simple texts about daily life, write simple messages
and to adapt themselves to the conditions of staying in Lithuania
self.
CONTENT: basic vocabulary, structures of Lithuanian grammar;
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
The topics to be covered are as follows: greetings and introduction;
the place where I live; my family; at the university; my day; in a
café; entertainment; shopping; my yesterday; my future plans.
TEACHING METHODS: Communicative teaching method is used, which focuses
on teaching all language skills simultaneously: grammar, lexis and
speaking.
During the course the participants will have free access to the
language laboratory. The participants will have possibility to have
language practice in shops, cafés, etc.
- subject-specific language elements no
(e.g. special modules for students in particular disciplines)
- Duration
Total number of classes
150 h
Hours in classroom
80 h
Hours of practice conversation/language laboratory
30 h
Classes given outside classroom (in the city)
10 h
Students will have to do some tasks individually
30 h
- assessment (specify if the assessment is made by written/oral
examination, assignment, etc.)
The assessment is made by written and oral examination. Attendance and
active participation are taken into consideration.
Lithuanian language course is worth 6 ECTS credits.
The participants will be provided with the officially recognized
graduation certificates.
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Course facilities
- Teaching aids yes
1.
audio/video materials
2.
computer/software
3.
handouts/printed texts
- Library yes
if yes, specify:
times
8-17
opening days
Monday - Friday
address
K. Donelaičio st. 20
- Language laboratory yes
if yes, specify:
times
8-17
opening days
Monday - Friday
address
Gedimino st. 43, room 306
cost
Free
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Cultural component
- Short description of the cultural elements included in the course:
objectives and teaching methods
AIMS: Socio-cultural competence.
CONTENTS: Introduction to social conventions and rituals (body
language, visiting rituals, etc.); Politeness conventions.
Universal experiences (everyday life, living conditions, interpersonal
relations, major values and attitudes).
Ethnic culture of Lithuania (introductory classes).
Social and political life of Lithuania (introductory classes).
Lithuanian folk songs and dances learning.
Traditional dishes tasting.
Getting to know Lithuanians personally.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Video classes
Films in the Lithuanian and English languages.
Social events
1. Winter course opening party.
2. International party.
3. Farewell party.
Excursions in Kaunas city
1. Guided tour on foot around the city of Kaunas by showing places of
importance (places to eat, galleries, night clubs), visiting
interesting historic places and „art nouveau“ architectural monuments.
2. Excursion to M.K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum.
3. Excursion to Museum of the Ninth Fort of Kaunas – death camp during
nacist occupation.
Besides, the participants are offered to individually visit other
places of interest: Kaunas castle, the old town of Kaunas, Laisvės
avenue, Zoo, Pažaislis cloister, Kauno marios (the Kaunas Sea)
regional park, botanical gardens.
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Extra mural visits
1. Visit to the capital of Lithuania Vilnius and former capital Trakai:
the architecture of Vilnius, view from the municipality, Trakai
castle, tasting kibinai.
2. Excursion to Druskininkai: Nemunas turns regional park, Grūtas park
of soviet monuments, SPA, mineral water tasting, folk sculptor‘s
Tauras Česnulis grange.
3. Rumšiškės folk museum. Souvenir making.
Total hours of activities
40 h.
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Teachers and support staff
Number of:
Teachers
3-4
administrators
2
Students
30
Course no 2
level II: Intermediate course
From...
To...
Period:
2014-01-08
2014-01-29
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Language component
- Short Description of language component: objectives and teaching
methods
OBJECTIVES: The intermediate course aims to develop students’ survival
language skills of communication in Lithuanian in some social settings
and everyday situations (presenting oneself, asking and understanding
questions, giving and asking for directions, expressing opinions,
initiating conversations, understanding oral presentations on everyday
life, including the ability to understand the main ideas of radio and
TV programmes, read textbooks and simple authentic texts, write about
ordinary topics) and present major features of social cultural
environment. Important and basic points of grammar are examined and
students become better acquainted with variations in the lithuanian
language. Student increase their vocabulary and learn idioms.
TEACHING METHODS: Communicative teaching method is used, which focuses
on teaching all language skills simultaneously: grammar, lexis and
speaking.
During the course the participants will have free access to the
language laboratory. The participants will have possibility to have
language practice in shops, cafés, etc.
- subject-specific language elements no
(e.g. special modules for students in particular disciplines)
- Duration
Total number of classes
150 h
Hours in classroom
80 h
Hours of practice conversation/language laboratory
30 h
Classes given outside classroom (in the city)
10 h
- assessment (specify if the assessment is made by written/oral
examination, assignment, etc.)
The assessment is made by written and oral examination. Attendance and
active participation are taken into consideration.
Lithuanian language course is worth 6 ECTS credits.
The participants will be provided with the officially recognized
graduation certificates.
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Course facilities
- Teaching aids yes
1.
audio/video materials
2.
computer/software
3.
handouts/printed texts
- Library yes
if yes, specify:
times
8-17
opening days
Monday - Friday
address
K. Donelaičio st. 20
- Language laboratory yes
if yes, specify:
times
8-17
opening days
Monday - Friday
address
Gedimino st. 43, room 306
cost
Free
*
Cultural component
- Short description of the cultural elements included in the course:
objectives and teaching methods
AIMS: Socio-cultural competence.
CONTENTS: Introduction to social conventions and rituals (body
language, visiting rituals, etc.); Politeness conventions.
Universal experiences (everyday life, living conditions, interpersonal
relations, major values and attitudes).
Ethnic culture of Lithuania (introductory classes).
Social and political life of Lithuania (introductory classes).
Lithuanian folk songs and dances learning.
Traditional dishes tasting.
Getting to know Lithuanians personally.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Video classes
Films in the Lithuanian and English languages.
Social events
1. Winter course opening party.
2. International party.
3. Farewell party.
Excursions in Kaunas city
1. Guided tour on foot around the city of Kaunas by showing places of
importance (places to eat, galleries, night clubs), visiting
interesting historic places and „art nouveau“ architectural monuments.
2. Excursion to M.K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum.
3. Excursion to Museum of the Ninth Fort of Kaunas – death camp during
nacist occupation.
Besides, the participants are offered to individually visit other
places of interest: Kaunas castle, the old town of Kaunas, Laisvės
avenue, Zoo, Pažaislis cloister, Kauno marios (the Kaunas Sea)
regional park, botanical gardens.
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Extra mural visits
1. Visit to the capital of Lithuania Vilnius and former capital Trakai:
the architecture of Vilnius, view from the municipality, Trakai
castle, tasting kibinai.
2. Excursion to Druskininkai: Nemunas turns regional park, Grūtas park
of soviet monuments, SPA, mineral water tasting, folk sculptor‘s
Tauras Česnulis grange.
3. Rumšiškės folk museum. Souvenir making.
- Duration
Total hours of activities
40 h.
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Teachers and support staff
Number of:
Teachers
2
administrators
2
Students
15
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