Archived December 2002 ebulletin

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This bulletin contains information on the following:

1. SC Workshop: Interactive Whiteboards for Language Teaching Hull - 15 January 2003
2. SC Workshop: Intercultural Learning and the Role of Visual Media CILT, London - 31 January 2003
3. LWULT Languages Dissemination Project : Call for Bids
4. Subject Centre Staff change
5. SC Workshop: Computer Assisted Assessment - University of Strathclyde - 27 January 2003
6. AMATAS Final Conference - University of Central Lancashire, Preston - 17 January 2003
7. Delphi Website Launched
8. Translation Workshop - Aston University - 22 March 2003
9. Consultation: Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity

1. SUBJECT CENTRE WORKSHOP - INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS FOR LANGUAGE TEACHING,
UNIVERSITY OF HULL, Wednesday 15 January 2003 (10.30 - 16.30)

This workshop, led by Ros Walker, will look at the effective use of interactive whiteboards in the classroom. The focus of this workshop will
be on the emerging methodology for effective use of the whiteboards.

Details and registration form at: http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/archive/436

2. SUBJECT CENTRE WORKSHOP: Intercultural Learning and the role of Visual Media
31 January 2003 - CILT, Covent Garden, London.

More information can be found at http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/archive/586 and a programme will be posted on the website in the New Year.

3. LWULT LANGUAGES DISSEMINATION PROJECT: CALL FOR BIDS

As mentioned in a previous bulletin, the Subject Centre is inviting bids for funding for up to £3,500. This money will fund up to 6 mini projects in lesser widely taught languages. Details and application forms are now available on the Subject Centre website at http://www.llas.ac.uk/dissemination/callforbids.rtf

4. SUBJECT CENTRE STAFF CHANGES

Following the departure of Janet Bartle, the full-time Learning Technology Advisor at Hull, the University has decided that it will no longer be able to carry out its role in the Subject Centre. The University of Hull will therefore be withdrawing from its partnership in the Subject Centre with effect from the end of December.

5. SUBJECT CENTRE WORKSHOP - COMPUTER ASSISTED ASSESSMENT
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Monday 27 January 2003

This event will look at generic issues such as CAA pedagogy, standards and interoperability, as well as specific issues and tools for CAA in language learning. There will be demonstrations and opportunity to try out tools currently available (Questionmark, WELTS, Interactive Language Learning).

Details and registration form at: http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/archive/585

6. AMATAS FINAL CONFERENCE -
University of Central Lancashire, Preston 17 January 2003

A day conference on Americanisation and the teaching of the Humanities will be held on Friday 17 January 2003 at the University of Central Lancashire. For detailed information and registration procedure please visit the Amatas Project website at : www.amatas.org - contact 01772 893125 or email the conference administrator Fiona Bayntun-Roberts at Fsbayntun-roberts@uclan.ac.uk

7. DELPHI WEBSITE LAUNCHED

DELPHI (Development of Language Professionals in Higher Eduation Institutions)is a project sponsored by HEFCE's National Teaching Fellowship Scheme. It aims to provide web-based staff development materials for all colleagues teaching foreign languages in Higher Education.

For further information and free access to the materials please go to: www.delphi.bham.ac.uk

8. ONE-DAY WORKSHOP ON ASSESSING TRANSLATION
University of Aston, 22 March 2003

The Institute for the Study of Language and Society and the Translation Studies Subject Group at Aston University are organising a one-day workshop on assessing translation, to be held on Saturday 22 March 2003. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please contact the University on 0121 359 3611 Ext. 4224, fax: 0121 359 6153 or email: isls@aston.ac.uk or C.Schaeffner@aston.ac.uk. The fee, which includes a buffet lunch and refreshments will be £10.00. For an update on the workshop and other ISLS events please check the ISLS website: http://www.les.aston.ac.uk/isls.html

9. CONSULTATION: LANGUAGE LEARNING AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY

As a part of its ongoing work to promote a multilingual Europe, the European Commission is undertaking a public consultation about language learning and linguistic diversity in Europe. Please visit the web page: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/languages/consult_en.html from which you will be able to download a copy of a brief Consultation Document; you will also find background information concerning the work of the European Union in this field and on the opinions of European citizens about language learning.

Finally, the Subject Centre Team would like to wish all our colleagues a very happy Christmas and New Year.

We would be grateful if your would forward this bulletin to colleagues and relevant mailing lists. Please do not hesitate to contact the Subject Centre if you have any queries regarding this bulletin.

Jane Copeland
Subject Centre Secretary
Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
School of Modern Languages
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton SO17 1BJ

tel. 023 8059 4814
email ljc2@soton.ac.uk