Reason: 74
Interpersonal skills programmes for language undergraduates enable students to assume greater responsibility and initiative in the learning process; enable students to learn to solve problems, define goals, manage their own work, become more committed and more self-confident, to work to deadlines, take initiative and work collectively with others; to give oral presentations, produce reports, use IT, acquire and process information
Reference:
Towell, R. (2000) ‘Introducing interpersonal skills within a specialist language degree programme’ in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 111-118
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, HE (Higher Education sector), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Problem solving, Teamwork
Reason: 213
Institution-wide language programmes can incorporate a number of subject-specific and personal transferable skills. These are the ability to communicate effectively, organise, gather information, use I.T., act independently, work in teams
Reference:
Ingrams, P. (2000) 'The Wolverhampton languages programme' in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 52-61
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Institution-Wide Language Programmes (IWLPs), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Teamwork
Reason: 328
Vocationally-oriented language learning fosters key skills, such as communication, ICT, problem-solving and working with others. This overlays the value of language learning for developing an awareness of other countries and cultures and developing skills in cross-cultural communication
Reference:
Sewell, C. (2004) 'Keynote discussion' in Sewell, C. (ed) Language Learning for Work in a Multilingual World (London: CILT, the National Centre for Languages), pp. 3-12
Related Keywords:
Communication, Intercultural competence, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language for specific purposes, Language learning skills, Problem solving, Teamwork
Reason: 353
Effective use of technology needs linguistic skills - The next generation will need high levels of proficiency both as communicators and in the associated technologies. While computer-aided translation systems will speed up the process of working between languages, it is people with high levels of literacy and the experience of learning and using languages who are most likely to be able to exploit new technologies to the full
Reference:
The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Employability, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Technology
Reason: 382
Language courses prepare you for the type of situations you will meet at work. The sort of things you learn to do on a language course these days are transferable skills which you’ll find invaluable later when you get your first job. Using language to persuade, argue or explain, preparing presentations, reformulating text in different forms for different audiences, just putting ideas across clearly - all these are vital later on in the workplace, whatever language you’re operating in. Language courses may give you experience of working in international teams and a whole range of ICT applications too
Reference:
CILT, the National Centre for Languages, Frequently Asked Questions, (http:\www.cilt.org.uk\faqs\why.htm)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Employability, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Teamwork
Reason: 393
Languages, particularly when reinforced through ICT, can help young people feel at ease with other cultures and with the knowledge economy, and to make their mark both here and abroad as citizens of a diverse, multilingual, global society
Reference:
Scottish Executive, Ministerial Action Group on Languages (2000) Citizens of a Multilingual World: Key Issues (www.scotland.gov.uk-library3-education-mwki-07.asp)
Related Keywords:
Globalisation, Intercultural competence, IT skills (Information Technology), Knowledge, Mobility
Reason: 428
The multidisciplinary and language-specific nature of programmes in languages and related studies encourages the development of a wide range of key transferable skills including, predominantly practical skills: the ability to use and present material in the target language and one's own language in written and oral forms in a clear and effective manner; the ability to work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, self-discipline, and time management; accurate and effective note-taking and summarising skills; library and bibliographic research skills; techniques for using target language source materials; analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to write and think under pressure and meet deadlines; IT skills, such as word processing, email, databases, online environments and the use of the internet as a research and study tool
Reference:
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2002) Languages and Related Studies: Subject Benchmark Statements (Gloucester: QAA)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Autonomy, HE (Higher Education sector), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Practical skills, Problem solving, Related subjects, Technology
Reason: 475
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities to develop the key skill of:.. IT, through using audio, video, satellite television and the internet to access and communicate information, and through selecting and using a range of ICT resources to create presentations for different audiences and purposes
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Information acquisition, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Secondary sector, Technology
Reason: 640
The sorts of skills that a language student develops encompass a far wider range than perhaps more limited degrees. Language students have above average IT skills in comparison with the rest of the population, they can work to deadlines and be flexible and adaptable in dynamic situations
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills
Reason: 720
Employers need people with combined ICT and language skills
Reference:
Higher Education Advisory Panel
Related Keywords:
Employability, IT skills (Information Technology), Language learning skills

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