Reason: 7
Residence abroad {as part of a languages degree programme} represents highly autonomous learning
Reference:
Coleman, J. (2004) 'Residence Abroad' in Good Practice Guide, Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (www.llas.ac.uk/resources/gpg/2157)
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, HE (Higher Education sector), Residence abroad
Reason: 13
Language graduates have normally spent a year abroad. They may have done a work placement, or worked as language assistants. They can emphasise the ability to act independently, adapt and work in a novel environment, all of which are strong points to make. The ability to communicate effectively, teamwork, organisational ability and logical reasoning could be other key elements to stress. The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services suggests that employers want people who can communicate effectively, work independently and in teams and apply a logical and analytical approach to solving problems
Reference:
Connell, T. (2002) Languages and Employability: A Question of Careers (www.cilt.org.uk/careers/pdf/reports/employability.pdf)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Autonomy, Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Problem solving, Residence abroad, Teamwork, Work experience
Reason: 34
The development of intercultural competence through a period of residence abroad as part of a programme of study is an excellent example of the new kinds of literacy and new forms of content and communication
Reference:
Chambers, A. ‘Intercultural communication: the role of virtual mobility’ in Kelly et al. (eds) (2001) Third Level, Third Space: Intercultural Communication and Language in European Higher Education’ (Bern: Peter Lang), pp. 47-57
Related Keywords:
Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Intercultural competence, Key skills, Residence abroad
Reason: 92
The ability to function in a new linguistic cultural environment is a skill highly prized by international employers, many of whom will not consider graduates without experience of living and working outside their native land
Reference:
Work and Study Abroad (Residence Abroad Project at www.llas.ac.uk/resources/mb/626)
Related Keywords:
Employability, Globalisation, HE (Higher Education sector), Intercultural competence, Residence abroad, Work experience
Reason: 191
For graduates as a whole, there were found to be measurable benefits to be gained from undertaking a substantial period of work experience during higher education (placements, vacation work, other forms of work experience), especially if the graduate had been taking a non-vocational course. Involvement in extra-curricular activities was related to successful employment outcomes ..as was some kind of overseas study or work
Reference:
Brennan, J., Shah, T. (2003) Access to What? Converting Educational Opportunity into Employment Opportunity (London: The Open University, Centre for Higher Education Research and Information)
Related Keywords:
Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Residence abroad, Study abroad, Work experience
Reason: 250
Students who had already undertaken their year abroad {as part of a languages degree programme} did overwhelmingly speak of the experience as 'one of the best things I have ever done'
Reference:
Bannerman, A., Stevens, A. (2003) 'Widening participation in modern languages' in Head, D., Jones, E., Kelly, M., Tinsley, T. (Eds) Setting the Agenda for Languages in Higher Education (London: CILT), pp. 156-166
Related Keywords:
HE (Higher Education sector), Personal satisfaction, Residence abroad
Reason: 251
Language graduates interviewed about their year abroad reported that it had been a very important and rewarding experience, which had helped them to develop independence and maturity. Each felt it had been a learning experience, and looked back on all the challenges met as life-changing
Reference:
Bannerman, A., Stevens, A. (2003) 'Widening participation in modern languages' in Head, D., Jones, E., Kelly, M., Tinsley, T. (eds) Setting the Agenda for Languages in Higher Education (London: CILT), pp. 156-166
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Learning, Personal and social development, Personal satisfaction, Residence abroad
Reason: 355
The year abroad { as part of a language degree programme} is valuable in broadening work experience, social contacts and employability. It enables students to develop not only their language and cultural skills, but also key life skills of self-reliance and resourcefulness
Reference:
The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Employability, Experiential learning, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language learning skills, Networking, Personal and social development, Residence abroad, Work experience
Reason: 376
The study of any modern foreign language is unique because of the existence of people who speak it as their mother tongue. Learners have opportunities through contacts with native speakers and especially through visits and exchanges to practise and extend their knowledge in a way which few other subjects can offer
Reference:
The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Experiential learning, Knowledge, Residence abroad, Secondary sector, Study abroad, Uniqueness
Reason: 422
Study of languages and related studies will normally include an extended period of residence abroad in a country where the language concerned is spoken, usually in the form of a study or work placement. The period of residence abroad - encourages intercultural awareness and capability, qualities of self-reliance and other transferable graduate skills
Reference:
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2002) Languages and Related Studies: Subject Benchmark Statements (Gloucester: QAA)
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Intercultural competence, Personal and social development, Related subjects, Residence abroad, Study abroad, Work experience
Reason: 424
A key form of knowledge and understanding developed amongst students of languages and related studies is the ability to compare the view of the world from their own cultures with the view of the world from the languages and cultures they have acquired. The analytical skills they have developed can be used equally well in the study of their own culture and in particular in comparing, contrasting and mediating between the two (or more) societies with which they are familiar. The lived experience of time spent abroad as part of the curriculum further enhances the sense of self and others as products of particular language communities at particular moments in their respective histories
Reference:
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2002) Languages and Related Studies: Subject Benchmark Statements (Gloucester: QAA)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Culture, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Identity, Intercultural competence, Related subjects, Residence abroad
Reason: 634
During the year abroad on a language degree, for the first month or so every new day is a dilemma and that teaches you to become much more self-confident and independent by the end of it all
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Personal and social development, Residence abroad
Reason: 638
If you do a language degree you don't just learn to speak languages but you live in a different country which means that you are exposed to all kinds of different things and you pick up different skills just from independent living in a different place
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Personal and social development, Residence abroad
Reason: 639
If you've spent a year abroad as part of your language degree, you really realise that the culture is different and that you have to adapt
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Culture, HE (Higher Education sector), Residence abroad
Reason: 650
If you do a language degree, your year abroad will show you have many good qualities such as independence etc.
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Employability, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Personal and social development, Residence abroad
Reason: 674
Students are required {during the year abroad as part of a languages degree programme} to develop extensive problem-solving skills and to draw on personal resources. In surviving this process, students tend to develop enhanced confidence in their ability to survive difficulties and to be more willing to take risks
Reference:
Johnston, B., Myles, F., Mitchell, R., Ford, P. (2004) The Year Abroad: A Critical Moment. (Paper presented at Navigating the New Landscape for Languages, LLAS and CILT Conference, SOAS, University of London, 30 June - 1 July, 2004)
Related Keywords:
HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Personal and social development, Problem solving, Residence abroad
Reason: 676
The year abroad {as part of a languages degree programme} has a powerful role in allowing language students to develop in the domains of the self and the world which in turn helps progression in the domain of reason, and feeds into their ability to engage critically with academic work
Reference:
Johnston, B., Myles, F., Mitchell, R., Ford, P. (2004) The Year Abroad: A Critical Moment. (Paper presented at Navigating the New Landscape for Languages, LLAS and CILT Conference, SOAS, University of London, 30 June - 1 July, 2004)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Critical thinking, HE (Higher Education sector), Identity, Personal and social development, Residence abroad
Reason: 688
Having spent a compulsory year abroad on a language degree will show that you are more flexible/independent/determined/confident
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Mobility, Personal and social development, Residence abroad

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