Dear Judith
where can I find more information about the qualifications in Chinese of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (eg. what it is, when it will available, who is working on it)? I couldn't find anything on their website.
Thank you very much
Benedetta
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Benedetta Bassetti, PhD
Birkbeck, University of London
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From: Dr Judith McClure [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, February 19, 11:32 AM
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Subject: Chinese at University
Dear Anne,
I support you absolutely in this. The attitude of SOAS is appalling and
contrary to all that we are seeking to do in our schools.
In Scotland the Scottish Qualifications Authority is developing a whole
suite of qualifications in Chinese Language and Culture. Why should
Chinese be different from any other language or any other subject in
school? How are we to raise understanding and awareness of China in our
pupils and society generally if universities, supposedly the focus of
learning, take this incredible attitude? They must be in the forefront of
the encouragement of the teaching and learning of Chinese in our schools.
This is another example of the way in which some universities do not see
the need for continuity and progression in learning and the need to adapt
to the needs of learners.
If I can do more, let me know. We have a strong network in Scotland.
Best wishes
Judith
Dr Judith McClure
Convener of the Scotland China Education Network (SCEN)
Headteacher of St George's School, Edinburgh
-----Original Message-----
From: Anne Martin <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:17 -0000
Subject: Chinese at University
> Some more worrying news about University attitudes to students with
> GCSE and A level Chinese
>
> I am teaching a non native mature student who is taking GCSE Chinese
> this year. He already has some A levels and has applied to SOAS and has
> been given an unconditional offer to study Chinese.
>
> At the open day last week an admissions tutor at SOAS was asked by
> someone how they viewed students with A level Chinese. The admissions
> tutor replied that a student with A level Chinese would probably not be
> offered a place to study Chinese at SOAS as their course starts from
> the beginning and they have no course for those with A level already.
> My student who is taking GCSE was told to ease off on his studies.
>
> I am appauled by this attitude.
>
> We in secondary schools are working hard to get our students through
> GCSE and A level with good grades to be told this by an admissions
> tutor at a leading University.
>
> I would like to take this up with the Minister for Higher Education
> Bill Rammell who spoke at the recent HSBC conference.
> What do others think about this ?
>
> Regards
> Anne Martin
>
>
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