Languages threat in Scotland
News summary
Articles on the BBC news website report that the Scottish Qualifications Authority is considering ditching dozens of Higher subjects, including languages. However, Gaelic for learners and native speakers is safe. The Gaelic language has been in decline but a bill aimed at protecting it has been put before Holyrood.
The following articles are available on the BBC news website:
- 'Minority Highers' facing the axe (22 October 2004)
- More exams on under threat list (26 October 2004)