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Department of Languages Department of Languages and International Studies and International Studies
at Central Lancashireat Central Lancashire
THE TIDE TURNSTHE TIDE TURNS
From intakes of 130 students of French onto one course………
to French and German now over-fished at undergraduate level?
World LanguagesWorld Languages
Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, SpanishChinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish
New European LanguagesNew European Languages
PolishPolish
ATTENTION-GRABBING ATTENTION-GRABBING FORMULAEFORMULAE
IBC + MFL = - UKIBC + MFL = - UK
International Business Communication and International Business Communication and a Modern Foreign Language a Modern Foreign Language
Interest from around the world, not from Interest from around the world, not from the UKthe UK
MFL + TESOLMFL + TESOL
Modern Foreign Language and/with Modern Foreign Language and/with Teaching English Teaching English
Good ideas which proved more Good ideas which proved more difficult than we thoughtdifficult than we thought
Joint provision with other HEIsJoint provision with other HEIs
3 year Languages for International 3 year Languages for International Business degreeBusiness degree
Something Something happening in the happening in the
nurserynursery Language testing projectLanguage testing project
Extra incomeExtra income
ResearchResearch
Certification after one foreign language Certification after one foreign language class, then 3 classes, linked to online class, then 3 classes, linked to online enrolmentenrolment
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.
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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
The Portal will provide
directory service
search facility
news and events
community forum / blog
surveys etc.
Portal Main Pages
International Cultures and Languages Self-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
Activity Description Output Completion date
Defining the purpose of the Portal Agreement with ISS 15.01.08
Formation of the Project Teams Project Coordination and Content Development Teams 25.01.08
Potential user survey UCLan website-based survey questionnaire Weeks 1-2 in Feb
Identifying the users’ needs List of needs identified through the User Survey Mid February
Agreeing the benefits from the portal List of benefits to the portal users and owners Mid February
Defining the content tasks Detailed list of content tasks agreed with the Teams Mid of February
Creating set of template for Portal ages Set of templates sent to ISS End of February
Defining the training programme Training Programme to be delivered by ISS and LDU February - March
Outsourcing design services (if required) Project Outsourcing Budget (if required)
Writing the content Detailed written elements for each item of content. March – May
Portal Graphics Design Detailed graphics for inclusion in the website. May - June
Publicity and Marketing of the Portal Marketing communications plan; marketing to specific users May – June
Website Creation Content in CMS environment June
Testing the portal pre-launch Confirmation of acceptability to users. July
Portal Launch Fully operational Portal July
Project Implementation Schedule
For each language
Language and Culture Introductory German Webcast Webcast
Test your Language Self-Test BBC Gauge Your Spanish
Test your Knowledge Self-test Test Your Knowledge about Russia
Language Information Page Encarta Online
Cultural Information Page
News and Events Page RLCentre.com
Collection of 20-30 attractive, royalty-free www.123rf.com appropriate images
video interviews with current / Languages 2012 former students
List of 20 ‘Useful Links’ Russian links
Language Electives
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
Travel Advice
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
Employment Advice
The employment benefits of having foreign language and culture skills for employment in your home country
The international employment potential of having f/l skillsUCLan staff/ss work/study abroad guidance and resources
International internships with particular reference to Erasmus network (case studies)
UCLan +
Useful Links