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------- Forwarded message follows ------- From: "Jane Copeland" <[log in to unmask]> This bulletin contains information on the following: 1. The Languages Box - Marketing Materials for Languages 2. Materials Bank Project - Call for donations 3. EU Training of Teachers of a Foreign Language Project 4. NWCL 2nd (Autumn) Research Training Programme 5. Conference at Aston University: Teaching European Languages in a Multilingual Context - 24.09.02 6. 2nd EYL Symposium Competing for Space - 26.09.02, Southampton 7. Subject Centre Open Day, Friday 27.09.02 8. Internet Resources Update ------------------------------ 1. THE LANGUAGES BOX - MARKETING MATERIALS FOR LANGUAGES Languages Boxes containing marketing materials for languages have now been sent to all institutions who have confirmed the name and address of the most appropriate recipient. We will be contacting the recipients shortly to discuss ways of promoting links with their local schools. Please contact Sue Nash at the Subject Centre ([log in to unmask]) if you wish to know who has been sent the box in your institution. Additional Languages Boxes can be ordered from the Subject Centre at a cost of £50 including postage and packing. Please place your orders with Sue Nash. 2. MATERIALS BANK PROJECT - CALL FOR DONATIONS It is not too late to contribute to this major Subject Centre Project which is gathering and disseminating in-house materials for the teaching of languages, linguistics and area studies. We are looking for samples of materials that can be shared across the sector in the form of word files, websites, call programs etc. To find out more or to donate to the Bank please contact Artie Vossel- Newman [log in to unmask] 3. THE TRAINING OF TEACHERS OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPE This study examines the initial training and in-service training of teachers of a foreign language in Europe. It summarises developments over recent years, presents a number of case studies of good practice, and makes recommendations on how good practice and innovation can be spread more widely across Europe. A summary of the report and recommendations can be found in the Executive Summary (=clickable link). The introduction explains the context and remit of the study. The report examines initial teacher training in primary and secondary schools and provision for in-service training across thirty-two countries. It identifies a number of academic needs that have emerged from the analysis, and presents fifteen case studies, showing a range of good practice and innovation. It then offers a professional profile of the ideal European teacher and makes recommendations on how language teacher training can be further strengthened by actions at European level. The appendices to the main report contain detailed information on the fifteen case studies, a national report on language teacher training in each of the thirty-two countries studied, and the methodology adopted for the study. The report was prepared for the European Commission, Directorate General for Education and Culture, and was produced by a small research team at the University of Southampton, led by Professor Michael Kelly and Dr. Michael Grenfell. It was completed in June 2002. The website address is: http://www.lang.soton.ac.uk/ttfl 4. NWCL 2ND (AUTUMN) RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAMME 2nd-13th September 2002, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER There are still places available on this programme for postgraduate students including some sponsored places for UK Students. For details of programme, accommodation, how to register please visit the NWCL website at http://www.nwcl.salford.ac.uk For any enquiries please contact: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] 5. CONFERENCE AT ASTON UNIVERSITY: TEACHING EUROPEAN LANGUAGES IN A MULTILINGUAL CONTEXT A day conference for teachers, language advisers, careers advisers and employers to be held at Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET on Tuesday, 24th September 2002. The day will also include an introduction to Aston's new website: "Languages for Life" - http://www.les.aston.ac.uk/langlife Early booking is advised as space is limited. Cost £10 per person. For further details please contact: [log in to unmask] 6. 2nd EYL SYMPOSIUM, 26 September 2002, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON 2nd Southampton Symposium to celebrate the European Day of Languages COMPETING FOR SPACE: Can immigrant and indigenous linguistic minorities coexist? 26 September 2002 University of Southampton After the highly successful first symposium, The End of Babel?, held last year, Southampton University's School of Modern Languages and the Subject Centre for Language, Linguistics and Area Studies will once again be hosting a day symposium on a current topical language issue. We have been very fortunate in securing four excellent and well-known speakers to deliver the key papers. Prof. Peter Nelde (Catholic University, Brussels) Dr. Miquel Strubell (universitat Oberta, Barcelona, and formerly of the Language Policy Directorate of the Generalitat) Prof. Colin Williams (Cardiff University) Euan Reid (Institute of Education, London) To register on line: http://www.lang.ltsn.ac.uk/events/events_sc.html There will be no fee for the day's event, but places will be limited. So please register your intention to attend early. 7. SUBJECT CENTRE OPEN DAY, Friday 27th September 02 The Subject Centre will be launching its new online Resources Area which includes the Materials Bank of shared teaching materials and the Web Guide to Good Practice which comprises commissioned articles, case studies and reports covering learning and teaching in languages, linguistics and area studies. The day will also include sessions on the European Language Portfolio, using Virtual Learning Environments and the Subject Centre's recently launched Languages Box of resources for marketing languages. The event is free of charge and refreshments will be provided. To register please contact Artie Vossel-Newman [log in to unmask] 9. Internet Resources Update New links have been added to Internet Resources and defunct links have been deleted - see "What's New" - http://www.lang.ltsn.ac.uk/cit/langsite/whatsnew.html for details. Postgraduate Courses List moved The list of UK postgraduate courses in CALL has been moved to http://www.eurocall.org/resources/courses.htm on the EUROCALL website. New software database Our database of CALL software has been completely redesigned and reprogrammed and the content is gradually being brought completely up to date. Both the new and old databases can be found at http://www.lang.ltsn.ac.uk/cit/swdb.html --------------------------------------------------------------- We would be grateful if you would forward this bulletin to colleagues and relevant mailing lists. Please do not hesitate to contact the Subject Centre if you have any queries regarding this bulletin. Jane Copeland Subject Centre Secretary Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies School of Modern Languages University of Southampton Highfield Southampton, SO17 1BJ Tel: 023 8059 4814 Fax:023 8059 4815 www.lang.ltsn.ac.uk