ebulletin: January 2011

The monthly Subject Centre e-bulletin gives information on events, news items and newly available resources. Register if you would like to receive notification of future e-bulletins via email.

General interest

event
e-Learning symposium 2011 - videos of sessions now availableClick to expand arrow

Date: 27 January, 2011 - 28 January, 2011
Location: Avenue Campus (Bldg 65), University of Southampton
Event type: Symposium

Read more...

event
External examining in the humanitiesClick to expand arrow

Date: 18 February, 2011
Location: The University of Sheffield, Exhibition Space, Jessop West Building
Event type: Workshop

Read more...

event
Life and work in academia: event for new and aspiring lecturers in languages, linguistics and area studiesClick to expand arrow

Date: 15 April, 2011
Location: Jesus College, Ship Street Centre, Oxford
Event type: Workshop

Read more...

event
Introduction to methods for pedagogic research in languages, linguistics and area studies (Stage 1)Click to expand arrow

Date: 3 March, 2011
Location: Woburn House Conference Centre, 20 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ
Event type: Workshop

Read more...

event
Introduction to methods for pedagogic research in languages, linguistics and area studies (Stage 2)Click to expand arrow

Date: 4 March, 2011
Location: Woburn House Conference Centre, 20 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ
Event type: Workshop

Read more...

event
RESCHEDULED FROM 1/12/10 - The LOC tool for teachers: authoring your own online learning materials Click to expand arrow

Date: 19 January, 2011
Location: Irvine Building, University of St Andrews
Event type: Workshop (half day)

Read more...

news
Higher Education Academy: Consultation on the UK Professional Standards Framework (deadline 17 January 2011)Click to expand arrow
The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) was launched in 2006 as a flexible framework with a descriptor-based approach to professional standards.

Read more...

news
Project funding: Teaching about Islam and Muslims in languages, linguistics and area studiesClick to expand arrow
The Islamic Studies Network brings together those working in Islamic Studies to enhance teaching and learning in higher education. Islamic Studies is an umbrella term for the academic study of Islam, Muslim cultures and societies and Islamic knowledge through a variety of subject areas and perspectives.

Read more...

news
Student essay competition 2011: How does a languages, linguistics or area studies degree equip you for life as a global citizen?Click to expand arrow
LLAS runs an annual essay competition for higher education students of languages, linguistics and area studies who are studying in the UK. This year, the winning student will win a cash prize of £300. Full details about the competition topic and assessment criteria are available below. The closing date for this year's competition is 31 March 2011. Please advertise the competition to your students. Contact llas@soton.ac.uk for promotional materials.

Read more...

event
The LOC tool for teachers: authoring your own online learning materialsClick to expand arrow

Date: 14 January, 2011
Location: University of Durham, Room 150 (entrance no.1, first floor), Elvet Riverside Building (no 25) on map
Event type: Workshop (half day)

Read more...

 

Languages

news
Call for papers: Language Learning JournalClick to expand arrow
A special issue of the Language Learning Journal will focus on Languages in Higher Education.

The issue will be guest edited by the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (LLAS) at the University of Southampton. Enquiries should be sent to llas@soton.ac.uk. All submissions should be received no later than 28 February 2011.

Read more...

 

Linguistics

other forthcoming events
University Council of General and Applied Linguistic's launchClick to expand arrow

Date: 27 January, 2011
Location: British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH.
Event type: Other

The University Council of General and Applied Linguistic's launch event will take place at the British Academy 27 January 2011. Please see website for more information. Please note if you wish to attend, it is vital you reserve a place by contacting Sarah Rule University of Southampton sjr1@soton.ac.uk

Read more...

 

Area Studies

event
Residential workshop for Islamic Studies PhD studentsClick to expand arrow

Date: 16 February, 2011 - 17 February, 2011
Location: Conference Aston, Birmingham
Event type: Workshop

Read more...

news
Discover Japanese StudiesClick to expand arrow
Peter Matanle Lecturer in Japanese at the University of Sheffield and a member of the LLAS Area Studies Specialist Advisory Group has produced a new website “Discover Japanese Studies” on behalf of the British Association for Japanese Studies (BAJS).

Read more...