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: 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: 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: 361
Learning a language makes our minds stronger and more flexible. Actually using it gives us an entirely new experience of the world
Reference:
John Cleese, Actor cited in DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Experiential learning, Uniqueness
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
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: 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

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