Reason: 118
Universities respect applicants with foreign languages
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Education Studies, Qualifications
Reason: 135
At A-level [in a foreign language], one important contribution to antiracism is the inclusion of vocabulary that helps learners to talk about cultural diversity
Reference:
Starkey, H., Osler, A. (2003) ‘Language teaching for cosmopolitan citizenship’ in Brown, K., Brown, M. (eds) Reflections on Citizenship in a Multilingual World (London: CILT), pp. 25-35
Related Keywords:
Culture, Diversity, Equality (equal opportunities), Qualifications, Secondary sector, Values
Reason: 236
At A-level [in a foreign language] the syllabus is awash with thorny political issues, including: social issues; the environment; law and order; politics The study of such issues provides opportunities for developing two of the three main aspects of Citizenship as defined in the National Curriculum, namely 'social and moral responsibility' and 'political literacy'
Reference:
Starkey, H. (2002) 'Citizenship, human rights and intercultural education' in Swarbrick, A. (ed) Teaching Modern Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools (London: Routledge Falmer, The Open University), pp. 95-111
Related Keywords:
Citizenship, Personal and social development, Qualifications, Related subjects, Secondary sector
Reason: 332
Qualifications, flexibility and mobility will be at a premium ..unless our education system can provide people with the skills to cope with the emerging challenges and opportunities - and these include language skills - the future will be tough for the next generation
Reference:
The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills, Mobility, Qualifications, UK
Reason: 380
Languages combine well with virtually any subject. The range of combined degrees involving a language is virtually limitless
Reference:
CILT, the National Centre for Languages, Frequently Asked Questions, (http:\www.cilt.org.uk\faqs\why.htm)
Related Keywords:
HE (Higher Education sector), Qualifications, Related subjects
Reason: 397
Children from heritage and community language backgrounds going through school will in many cases bring aspects of their culture with them, including their language. For them a modern language such as French, German, Spanish or Italian may be their third or fourth language, and English not necessarily their first. In line with current policies favouring respect for ethnic diversity and social justice, it will be important to provide opportunities for linguistic development and accreditation for those who wish to continue to develop their skills in a heritage or community language or who wish to develop a language which is a significant part of their cultural identity, including British Sign Language
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:
Culture, Diversity, Equality (equal opportunities), Identity, Qualifications, Secondary sector, UK Community Languages
Reason: 450
A language adds variety to your other A-levels
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Personal satisfaction, Qualifications
Reason: 453
A language could enable you to go to university on the course you need for your future career
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Education Studies, Employability, Qualifications
Reason: 455
A language could help with a degree in history
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Education Studies, Information acquisition, Qualifications, Related subjects
Reason: 459
A language could help you with your university course
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Education Studies, HE (Higher Education sector), Qualifications
Reason: 463
A language fits well with other subjects, such as History and English
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Qualifications, Related subjects
Reason: 480
A language is a good contrast to other AS subjects
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Qualifications, Related subjects
Reason: 481
A language is a good subject to have when seeking a job in the future
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Qualifications
Reason: 482
A language is a strong qualification to have
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Qualifications
Reason: 487
A language is an unusual qualification that employers respect
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Qualifications, Uniqueness
Reason: 528
If you want to be an air steward/ess, at least one foreign language is needed at advanced level
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Careers, Employability, Mobility, Qualifications
Reason: 531
If you want to do Middle-Eastern Studies at university, you'll need A-level in a language
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Education Studies, National security, Qualifications
Reason: 613
Learning a foreign language could improve your chance of studying English at a good university
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Education Studies, English Mother Tongue, Qualifications
Reason: 628
The oral presentations that you do in a language A-level really do give you confidence. The year 13 oral exam makes you confident enough to ask for help if you need it
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Qualifications

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