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Academic Programme – Modules for credits normally taken as part of an undergraduate degree
course but also open to others (not for credit - for a fee)
Lifelong Language Programme – Not for credit language courses for students, staff and the local
community
The Language Centre
Located on the central campus, on the ground floor of the Humanities Building.
Equipped with digital language classrooms, with data projection and electronic whiteboards
Transnational Resource Centre with a collection of CDs and DVDs.
LANGUAGES
Arabic – 4 levels
Chinese (Mandarin) – 6 levels
French – 7 levels
German – 6 levels
Italian – 5 levels
Japanese – 5 levels
Portuguese – 3 levels
Russian – 5 levels
Spanish – 7 levels
Accelerated Modules for able linguists
In one year,
Beginners – Covers levels 1 and 2
Intermediate – Covers levels 3 and 4
Placement and Diagnostic Testing
GCSE → level 2
Int bac standard grade 4 → level 3
Int bac higher grade 4/5 → level 4
AS level grade A/B → level 4
A level grade A/B → level 5
Int bac higher grade 6/7 → level 5
Placement and Diagnostic Testing
Need to get the entry level placement right
Ensure appropriate fit to level
Guard against “easy” credits
Look at previous qualifications
Brief written test
Brief conversation with tutor
Possibility of change in first three weeks
Credits for Degrees
All modules can be taken for 30 credits or 24 credits
How many language modules can be taken and when - depends on degree
Lifelong Language Programme
As academic programme (languages at several levels)
+ Greek (modern) & Korean
Example of Progression
(Student can take language elective for credit in year 2 of degree)
Year 1 - takes academic module as paying extra
Year 2 - takes academic module within degree credits
Year 3 - keeps language up through Lifelong Language Learning programme
How Many Languages?
As many as you like!
For example – keep up a language from school, for academic credit, and try a new language not-for-credit.
Class contact (academic modules)
2 hours per week for European languages
3 hours per week for accelerated modules (European languages)
3 hours per week for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese
4 hours per week for accelerated modules (non-European languages)
(+ independent study and online language learning)
Language Skills
listening comprehension
reading comprehension
speaking
writing
lexis and grammar
skills in preparation for taking an active part in academic or social life in country of language studied
Innovative Strategies
Use of Moodle environment
Blended learning
Virtual online exchanges
E-portfolio assessment (post A-level)
Certification
Language learning appears on HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Record)
Expressed in terms of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)