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Re: Chinese at University

From:

Anne Martin <[log in to unmask]>

Reply-To:

Mandarin Chinese Teaching <[log in to unmask]>

Date:

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:40:48 -0000

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Judith
Could this information be sent to Katharine at SSAT to go onto the website 
as I'm sure we would all like to have this.
Anne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr Judith McClure" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 12:16 PM
Subject: Chinese at University


> Dea Benedetta
>
> At present the SQA offers unit assessments at Access 3, Intermediate 1
> and 2 in Chinese, but no examination courses. It has set up a Steering
> Group led by Robert Quinn. Melany-lu Lin, Head of Chinese at St George's
> School in Edinburgh, is a member of the Steering Group, which has already
> met once. I am giving you her email address (she is on this network too)
> and she can give you the details. The intention is to offer a full suite
> of qualifications with examination courses from Intermediate 1 through
> Intermediate 2, Higher and Advanced Higher.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Judith
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Benedetta Bassetti <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:11:30 +0000
> Subject: Re: Chinese at University
>
>> 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
>>
>> -------------
>>
>> Benedetta Bassetti, PhD
>> Birkbeck, University of London
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Dr Judith McClure [[log in to unmask]]
>> Sent: Monday, February 19, 11:32 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> 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 &lt;[log in to unmask]&gt;
>>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>
>> Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:17 -0000
>>
>> Subject: Chinese at University
>>
>>
>>
>> &gt; Some more worrying news about University attitudes to students
>> with
>>
>> &gt; GCSE and A level Chinese
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>> &gt; I am teaching a non native mature student who is taking GCSE
>> Chinese
>>
>> &gt; this year. He already has some A levels and has applied to SOAS
>> and has
>>
>> &gt; been given an unconditional offer to study Chinese.
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>> &gt; At the open day last week an admissions tutor at SOAS was asked by
>>
>> &gt; someone how they viewed students with A level Chinese. The
>> admissions
>>
>> &gt; tutor replied that a student with A level Chinese would probably
>> not be
>>
>> &gt; offered a place to study Chinese at SOAS as their course starts
>> from
>>
>> &gt; the beginning and they have no course for those with A level
>> already.
>>
>> &gt; My student who is taking GCSE was told to ease off on his studies.
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>> &gt; I am appauled by this attitude.
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>> &gt; We in secondary schools are working hard to get our students
>> through
>>
>> &gt; GCSE and A level with good grades to be told this by an admissions
>>
>> &gt; tutor at a leading University.
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>> &gt; I would like to take this up with the Minister for Higher
>> Education
>>
>> &gt; Bill Rammell who spoke at the recent HSBC conference.
>>
>> &gt; What do others think about this ?
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>> &gt; Regards
>>
>> &gt; Anne Martin
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>> &gt;
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> This communication is to be treated as confidential. The information in
>> it may not be used or disclosed except for the purpose for which it has
>> been sent. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication,
>> please contact the sender immediately then delete it from your computer
>> system. Opinions, comments or other information expressed in this
>> e-mail that do not relate to the business of St George's School for
>> Girls should be understood as neither given or endorsed by the school.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> St George's School for Girls have taken all reasonable precautions to
>> ensure that no viruses are transmitted to a third party.  However, the
>> recipient should check this e-mail and attachments for the presence of
>> viruses. The school accepts no liability for damage caused by any virus
>> transmitted by this e-mail. This e-mail and attachments may not be
>> copied or forwarded without the express permission of the school.
>>
>>
>>
>> Headteacher: Dr Judith McClure CBE MA DPhil FRSA FSA Scot.
>>
>>
>>
>> TEL: 0131 311 8000    FAX: 0131 311 8120
>>
>>
>>
>> St George's School for Girls Registered Office:
>>
>> 61 Dublin Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6NL  TEL: 0131 558 5800
>>
>> A Charitable Company Limited By Guarantee Registered No: 8667 Scotland
>>
>>
> 

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