JiscMail Logo
Email discussion lists for the UK Education and Research communities

Help for AFLS-NEWS Archives


AFLS-NEWS Archives

AFLS-NEWS Archives


AFLS-NEWS@JISCMAIL.AC.UK


View:

Message:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

By Topic:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

By Author:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

Font:

Proportional Font

LISTSERV Archives

LISTSERV Archives

AFLS-NEWS Home

AFLS-NEWS Home

AFLS-NEWS  March 2007

AFLS-NEWS March 2007

Options

Subscribe or Unsubscribe

Subscribe or Unsubscribe

Log In

Log In

Get Password

Get Password

Subject:

Subject Centre e bulletin - March 2007 <fwd>

From:

Aidan Coveney <[log in to unmask]>

Reply-To:

[log in to unmask]

Date:

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:03:34 +0000

Content-Type:

TEXT/PLAIN

Parts/Attachments:

Parts/Attachments

TEXT/PLAIN (244 lines)

--- 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

Top of Message | Previous Page | Permalink

JiscMail Tools


RSS Feeds and Sharing


Advanced Options


Archives

March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998


JiscMail is a Jisc service.

View our service policies at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/ and Jisc's privacy policy at https://www.jisc.ac.uk/website/privacy-notice

For help and support help@jisc.ac.uk

Secured by F-Secure Anti-Virus CataList Email List Search Powered by the LISTSERV Email List Manager