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--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:37:22 -0000 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Subject Centre e bulletin - March 2007 Sender: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Reply-To: [log in to unmask] Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]> This bulletin contains information on the following: 1. SUBJECT CENTRE EVENTS 1.1 Postgraduate Conference: Identity information, 4 May Manchester 1.2 3 Pedagogic Methods workshops May 07 1.3 Foundations in Language Testing and Assessment 25 May, Leicester 1.4 Linking Teaching and Research, 10 July Southampton 1.5 Virtual Learning Environment Languages User Group - 3rd Annual Meeting 1.6 Subject Centre Departmental Visits 2. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND CALLS FOR BIDS 2.1 HE Academy e-Learning Research Observatory : deadline 21/03/07 2.2 Routes into Languages Update - March 2007 2.3 Student Award 2007 : deadline 30/03/07 2.4 Assistive technology to support accessibility: call for bids deadline 31/05/07 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COLLEAGUES IN SCOTLAND 3.1 Invitation to join an LLAS mailing list for Scotland 3.2 UCML Scotland 3.3 ESD : Call for Scotland Mini-Project Bids 3.4 Introduction to Pedagogic Research Methods 16 May, Dundee 4. SURVEY/QUESTIONNAIRE 4.1 UKCOSA Survey 4.2 Report on ab initio language teaching in UK language degree programmes 5. SUBJECT CENTRE WEBSITE UPDATE 5.1 New websites 5.2 Subject Centre News Blog 6. EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS, NEWS FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANISATIONS 6.1 Link to other events 6.2 Internationalisation: free copies of Exchange available 7. OPPORTUNITY FOR A STUDY VISIT TO CHINA - CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 8. MEMORIAL EVENT FOR ALISON PIPER - FRIDAY 11 MAY 2007 =========================================================================== 1. SUBJECT CENTRE EVENTS =========================================================================== 1.1 POSTGRADUATE CONFERENCE: IDENTITY INFORMATION 4 April 2007, University of Manchester The Subject Centre is sponsoring a lecture at this event, which will treat the notion of Identity Formation in literature, art, film and media studies. For further details, please go to: http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/llaseventitem.aspx?resourceid=2586 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 PEDAGOGIC METHODS WORKSHOPS April/May 2007 The Subject Centre is offering free of charge the following workshops: Introduction to methods for pegagogic research: Workshop A 2 May 2007, London or 16 May 2007, Dundee This workshop is suitable for those who are new to pedgagogic research. No prior knowledge of social science or educational research methods is assumed. To ensure the workshop is interactive, places are limited to 16 participants. Stage 2: methods for pedagogic research: Workshop B 22 May 2007 In response to demand from participants at previous workshops, LLAS has designed a follow-up workshop. Participants would normally have attended Workshop A or a previous 'Introduction to methods for pedagogic research' workshop For further details and to register go to: http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/llasevents.aspx ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.3 FOUNDATIONS IN LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT Friday 25 May 2007, University of Leicester This is a one-day workshop organised by the School of Education, University of Leicester and LLAS. It will introduce the main concepts in language testing and assessment. The workshop will focus on a range of assessment issues including validity, reliability, the role of self and peer assessment, the assessment of speaking and practical ways of using external standards and frameworks. For further details, go to http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/llaseventitem.aspx?resourceid=2740 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.4 LINKING TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN LANGUAGES, LINGUISTICS AND AREA STUDIES Tuesday 10th July 2007, Avenue Campus, University of Southampton Cost 40 (20 for postgraduate students) Debates about the links between teaching and research in UK higher education have intensified in recent years, as both teaching and research have come under increased pressure for performance, accountability and assessment. Keynote speakers: Clare Mar-Molinero, Head of Modern Languages, School of Humanities, University of Southampton Alan Jenkins, Westmininster Institute, Oxford Brooks University Registration is now open for this event. A provisional programme is available at: http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/llaseventitem.aspx?resourceid=2618 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.5 VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT LANGUAGES USER GROUP - 3rd Annual Meeting New Horizons in VLE use for languages 29 March 2007, Nottingham Trent University This event is being organised by the VLE Languages User Group and the LLAS Subject Centre is assisting with registrations. For further details please contact Trevor Pull : [log in to unmask] and to register please email the Subject Centre at : [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.6 SUBJECT CENTRE DEPARTMENTAL VISITS Members of Subject Centre staff are available to visit individual departments on request. For a menu of visit options see http://www.llas.ac.uk/visits/index.aspx ========================================================================= 2. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND CALLS FOR BIDS ========================================================================= 2.1 HE ACADEMY e-LEARNING RESEARCH OBSERVATORY To launch the new HE Academy e-learning Research Observatory this year's 200k research call has just been released. It will fund up to 6 projects in total. It is focused on the student learning experience within an institutional context but 2 of the 4 themes relate to discipline/subject issues. Full details can be downloaded at : www.heacademy.ac.uk/researchcalls.htm or for more information please contact e-Learning Research Project Co-ordinator Gareth Long - [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.2 ROUTES INTO LANGUAGES UPDATE - MARCH 2007 A reminder to all bidders to consult the Frequently Asked Questions document on the Routes web pages. This was last updated on Friday 2 March 2007. Also on the Routes web pages: invitation to tender to carry out evaluation of the Routes into Languages Programme. Deadline for submission of tenders: 2 April 2007 For more information, go to www.llas.ac.uk/routes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.3 STUDENT AWARD 2007 This is a last reminder that the Subject Centre is giving students the chance to offer their opinions and experiences in a 1000-word essay entitled What advice would you give to students starting your course? This opportunity is open to anyone studying Languages, Linguistics or Area Studies as part of their HE course. There is a 250 prize for the winning entry, which will be featured on the Subject Centre website. For further details see www.llas.ac.uk/news/newsitem.aspx?resourceid=2671. If you would like some competition postcards and/or posters, please contact: [log in to unmask] CLOSING DATE 16TH MARCH 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.4 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBILITY: CALL FOR BIDS TechDis (the JISC-funded advisory service for inclusion and technology) are offering funding under the HEAT2 scheme to support the purchase of technology for small projects by academics or Subject Centres to uncover or develop good practice in an aspect of inclusive teaching. Details of projects funded in the first tranche of funding are available on the techdis website as is the bid form for HEAT2 projects. Go to : www.techdis.ac.uk/getheatscheme. Deadline for applications for HEAT2 projects: 31 May 2007. All bids must be submitted through a subject centre. =================================================================== 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COLLEAGUES IN SCOTLAND =================================================================== 3.1 INVITATION TO JOIN AN LLAS MAILING LIST FOR SCOTLAND Many of you will know that LLAS has a partnership with Scottish CILT at the University of Stirling. SCILT and an LLAS Advisory Board for Scotland organise events for colleagues in HE in Scotland. If you are based in Scotland and would like to join a mailing list to receive information directly from SCILT and the LLAS Advisory Board for Scotland, please email Hannah Doughty. Email: [log in to unmask] 3.2 UCML SCOTLAND Dr Pam Moores, recently elected Chair of UCML, is working with colleagues in Scotland to re-establish UCML Scotland so that there is a body which can effectively respond to political developments North of the border. The letter should be sent to all Modern Languages departments in Scotland in the next two weeks. If you do not receive this letter, or wish to discuss this further, please email Pam Moores. ([log in to unmask]) 3.3 ESD : CALL FOR SCOTLAND MINI PROJECT BIDS The HE Academy Education for Sustainable Development Project has issued a call for grant funding bids from Scottish HE Institutions designed to promote and disseminate good practice in this area. For more information, please email John Canning on [log in to unmask] DEADLINE : Midday on 16 April 2007 3.4 INTRODUCTION TO PEDAGOGIC RESEARCH METHODS 16 MAY, UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE This workshop is suitable for those who are new to pedgagogic research. No prior knowledge of social science or educational research methods is assumed. To ensure the workshop is interactive, places are limited to 16 participants. For more information, go to http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/llasevents.aspx ======================================================================== 4. SURVEYS / QUESTIONNAIRES ======================================================================== 4.1 UKCOSA SURVEY Feasibility study for an online pre-arrival induction tool for international students UKCOSA: The Council for International Education has commissioned a feasibility study for an online pre-arrival induction tool for international students. It is anticipated that this may lead to the development of an online interactive induction package for international students from which all UK universities might benefit. A researcher based at the University of Southampton is conducting an initial survey to ascertain what existing provision of this kind is available at individual institutions and how the proposed development could enhance this. If you wish to participate, please email Julie Watson before 15 March. Email: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.2 REPORT ON AB INITIO LANGUAGE TEACHING IN UK LANGUAGE DEGREE PROGRAMMES Thank you to everyone who participated in last year's survey on ab initio language teacing in UK language degree programmes. The survey report is now available on our website: http://www.llas.ac.uk/resources/resourcesitem.aspx?resourceid=2723 ======================================================================== 5. SUBJECT CENTRE WEBSITE UPDATE ======================================================================== 5.1 NEW WEBSITES Conference papers from Cardiff 2006 ====================== Papers from the third biennial conference for languages in higher education; "Crossing frontiers: languages and the international dimension", are now available. This conference was held from 6-7 July 2006 at Cardiff University. http://www.llas.ac.uk/cardiff2006/ New teaching materials ====================== Academic presentations: teaching presentation skills to foreign students video Author: Rosemary Jane, SLAS, University of Portsmouth http://www.llas.ac.uk/resources/materialsbank.aspx?resourceid=2722 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.2 SUBJECT CENTRE NEWS BLOG A new site for news and discussion in the areas of Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies is located at www.llasnews.blogspot.com. This blog presents news from both the subject centre and more general interest topics to the LLAS communities. The blog is maintained by John Canning, and reader comments are welcomed. ======================================================================== 6. EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS, NEWS FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANISATIONS ======================================================================== 6.1 Please visit : http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/otherevents.aspx for events, calls for papers, news items which are not organised by LLAS Subject Centre. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.2 INTERNATIONALISATION: Free copies of Exchange available The most recent edition of Exchange, the Higher Education Academy publication focuses on internationalisation in HE. If you would like a free copy of this publication, please email [log in to unmask] giving your full postal address. ============================================================================ 7. OPPORTUNITY FOR A STUDY VISIT TO CHINA - CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP ============================================================================ Thanks to the Chinese Embassy and the DfES, there is an opportunity for a student or an academic to spend between 3 months and one year at a Chinese University studying Chinese or any subject of their choice. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation and includes a small monthly allowance. There is no language requirement as the successful applicant will be given language training if needed. Applications will need to be completed by the end of April for a scholarship in 2007-8. For further details are available from Dr Lid King, National Director for Languages at the DfES. For more information, email [log in to unmask] ============================================================================================== 8. MEMORIAL EVENT FOR DR ALISON PIPER - FRIDAY 11 MAY 2007 ============================================================================ The Modern Languages discipline at the University of Southampton is holding a memorial event for Alison Piper from 4pm on Friday 11 May at the Avenue Campus, University of Southampton. Anybody who wishes to join this celebration of Alisons professional life should give their email address to Gail Combes, Modern Languages Administrator so that you can be informed of the planned arrangements. Email address: [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Administrator Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies School of Humanities University of Southampton SO17 1BJ Tel: 023 8059 4814 Fax: 023 8059 4815 [log in to unmask] www.llas.ac.uk LLAS: a Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy www.heacademy.ac.uk/ --- End Forwarded Message --- ---------------------- Aidan Coveney University of Exeter