Results: reasons with keyword 'Study abroad' | LLAS Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

Reason: 37: Study abroad can make an important contribution to intercultural communication.
Reference:: Elliott, I. ‘Institutional knowledge and intercultural communication in higher education’ in Kelly et al. (eds) (2001) Third Level, Third Space: Intercultural Communication and Language in European Higher Education’ (Bern: Peter Lang), pp. 157-170
Related Keywords:: Communication, Intercultural competence, Study abroad

Reason: 59: In fieldwork{study visits to the target country} learners are surrounded by and immersed in a new environment and learn consciously and unconsciously through all the senses.
Reference:: Byram, M., Gribkova, B., Starkey, H. (2002) Developing the Intercultural Dimension in Language Teaching: A Practical Introduction for Teachers (Strasbourg: Council of Europe)
Related Keywords:: Experiential learning, Learning, Study abroad

Reason: 60: Visits {to the target country} are a holistic learning experience which provides the means of using intercultural skills and acquiring new attitudes and values
Reference:: Byram, M., Gribkova, B., Starkey, H. (2002) Developing the Intercultural Dimension in Language Teaching: A Practical Introduction for Teachers (Strasbourg: Council of Europe)
Related Keywords:: Experiential learning, Intercultural competence, Learning, Study abroad, Values

Reason: 94: The European Union is built around the free movement of its citizens, capital and services. The citizen with good language skills is better able to take advantage of the freedom to work or study in another Member State
Reference:: Commission of the European Communities (2003) Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006
Related Keywords:: Employability, European Union (EU), Language learning skills, Mobility, Study abroad

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: 215: A study into the effects of a school exchange visit found that post visit there was a marked attitudinal shift noticeable in the work of a number of pupils
Reference:: Taylor, A. (2000) cited in Fisher, L., Evans, M., (2000) ‘The school exchange visit: effects on attitudes and proficiency in language learning’ in the Language Learning Journal, No. 22, pp. 11-16
Related Keywords:: Experiential learning, Secondary sector, Study abroad, Values

Reason: 216: A study into the effects of a school exchange visit found that post visit there was clearly an improved grasp of the cultural practices of the target country
Reference:: Taylor, A. (2000) cited in Fisher, L., Evans, M., (2000) ‘The school exchange visit: effects on attitudes and proficiency in language learning’ in the Language Learning Journal, No. 22, pp. 11-16
Related Keywords:: Culture, Experiential learning, Secondary sector, Study abroad

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: 408: Languages departments have for long made an important contribution to the intercultural ethos of schools, not only through language teaching but also through school visits abroad and reciprocal school exchanges. The foreign language assistant has been a cultural ambassador valued by many staff beyond those who teach languages
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:: Experiential learning, Intercultural competence, Secondary sector, Study abroad, Teaching, Values

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

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