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Department of Languages and International Studies at Central Lancashire

Department of Languages and International Studies at Central Lancashire. THE TIDE TURNS. From intakes of 130 students of French onto one course……… to French and German now over-fished at undergraduate level?. World Languages. Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish New European Languages Polish.

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Department of Languages and International Studies at Central Lancashire

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  1. Department of Languages and International Studies at Central Lancashire

  2. THE TIDE TURNS From intakes of 130 students of French onto one course……… to French and German now over-fished at undergraduate level?

  3. World Languages • Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish New European Languages • Polish

  4. ATTENTION-GRABBING FORMULAE • IBC + MFL = - UK International Business Communication and a Modern Foreign Language Interest from around the world, not from the UK • MFL + TESOL Modern Foreign Language and/with Teaching English

  5. POSTGRADUATE UNCONTESTED MARKET SPACE

  6. Good ideas which proved more difficult than we thought • Joint provision with other HEIs • 3 year Languages for International Business degree

  7. Something happening in the nursery • Language testing project Extra income Research • Certification after one foreign language class, then 3 classes, linked to online enrolment

  8. International Cultures & Languages Portal for UCLan

  9. International Languages & Cultures Portal accessible from an independent link • Point of access to information on: • Language learning opportunities • Country-related features • Support for language related initiatives across UClan • Translation Services etc.

  10. Respondents wanted to see: A community forum Testing your own foreign language skills  and bitesize language training   Insights into a selection of world cultures, especially education culture   Advice on work and social etiquette Information on international employment   Friendly, practical advice from the UCLan community on travelling to different countries – visas, travel arrangements, accommodation etc  Finding out about research concerning languages and cultures at UCLan   Information on Culture and Language related courses at UCLan

  11. The Portal will provide • directory service • search facility • news and events • community forum / blog • surveys etc.

  12. Portal Main Pages International Cultures and LanguagesSelf-access area for 12 languages (eg., German@UCLan) Faculties - events to support specific language requirements within Faculties Electives - Programme information area with web-based application form, Travel - Advice to Students and Staff travelling abroad Discussion Forum / Blog Work - International Employability Languages Area Research– Language Related Research & Information Skills Development

  13. Project Implementation Schedule

  14. For each language Language and Culture Introductory German WebcastWebcast Test your Language Self-TestBBC Gauge Your Spanish Test your Knowledge Self-testTest Your Knowledge about Russia Language Information Page Encarta Online Cultural Information Page News and Events PageRLCentre.com Collection of 20-30 attractive, royalty-free www.123rf.comappropriate images video interviews with current / Languages 2012 former students List of 20 ‘Useful Links’ Russian links

  15. What We Can Offer • Language Buddies • Visits Schedule • Examples of Good Work For Faculties

  16. Want to learn a Language as an Elective? General Information on Language Electives What the students say about Language Electives Application form Electives on eLearn with WebCT (for registered students only) Contact your tutor Language Electives

  17. Advice to Staff Travelling abroad (brief advice on travelling to selected countries) Study Abroad Opportunities for Students Frequently Asked Questions about travelling abroad Useful Links Travel Advice

  18. The employment benefits of having foreign language and culture skills for employment in your home country The international employment potential of having f/l skills UCLan staff/ss work/study abroad guidance and resources International internships with particular reference to Erasmus network (case studies) UCLan + Useful Links Employment Advice

  19. Advice on undertaking language related research work Research opportunities abroad Frequently Asked Questions about working abroad Useful Links Research

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