Archived ebulletin: April 2006

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This bulletin contains information on the following:

1. Enhancing your interpersonal skills across cultures
2. Improving the learning experience of international students
3. Teaching Area Studies in the age of the Internet - call for papers extended
4. The academic implications of the Bologna process
5. Intergrating an e-portfolio into the languages curriculum (May)
6. Introduction to methods for pedagogic research in languages, Linguistics and area studies
7. Supporting students' learning in modern languages
8. Intergrating an e-portfolio into the languages curriculum (June)
9. Subject Centre Conference 2006 - 'Crossing frontiers: languages and the international dimension'
10. 'A wider perspective and more options: investigating the longer term employability of Humanities graduates'
11. New Subject centre CD 'Why Study Languages?'
12. Networking Day for Humanities librarians
13. Networking Day for Humanities careers advisors
14. Higher Education Academy event: Innovations in supporting the first year student experience
15. Other events
16. Subject Centre website updates
17. Appeal for contacts in the history of language teaching
18. Consultation on the Higher Education Academy's register of practictioners
19. Internet resources for the HUMBUL modern languages booklets

Subject Centre Events

1. Enhancing your interpersonal skills across cultures

19 April 2006, Nottingham Trent University
This workshop will provide a personal development course for individuals, who seek to enhance their interpersonal communication skills across cultural boundaries. The workshop allows participants to investigate their own communication patterns and begin to identify and acknowledge the communication style of others. For more details, the registration form and to view the provisional programme please go to the Subject Centre events page. This event is organised under the Subject Centre's Workshops to go
scheme.

2. Improving the learning experience of international students

28 April 2006, New College, University of Southampton & 09 June 2006, University of Sheffield
The aim of these workshops will be an increased awareness of the needs of international students and strategies for addressing them without compromising the quality and standards of the teaching and learning offered to all students. The event will run twice, once at Southampton
and once at Sheffield. The event has been sponsored by the Higher Education Academy.
Southampton event : 28 April 2006
For more information and to register please go to the Subject Centre events page.
Sheffield event : 09 June 2006
For more information and to register please go to the Subject Centre events page.

3. Teaching Area Studies in the age of the Internet - call for papers extended

05 May 2006, Senate House, University of London
The call for papers for this event has been extended until 14 April 2006. For further information about this seminar and to register please go to the Subject Centre events page.

4. The academic implications of the Bologna process

12 May 2006, Senate House, University of London
There are still some places left for this seminar which will report on the latest developments in the Bologna Process relating to the 'framework of qualifications' and will explore some of the key issues relating to the implementation in the UK and across Europe. The event will have a particular focus on the Humanities and will include reports on the latest discussion on this issue at European level. It will be of interest to senior managers, international officers, curriculum developers and subject practitioners in the Humanities. The seminar will be free of charge and registration should be made via the online form on the Subject Centre website.

5. Intergrating an e-portfolio into the languages curriculum (May)

16 May 2006
University of Manchester
This workshop will illustrate how an e-portfolio can be integratedwithin the languages curriculum both for the specialist undergraduatelanguage provision and for the UWLP programme. It will discuss theissues relating to the assessment of a portfolio and give participantsthe opportunity to create and discuss their own version of ane-portfolio. For more details and to register please go to the Subject Centre events page. This event is organised under the Subject Centre's Workshops to goscheme.

6. Introduction to methods for pedagogic research in languages, Linguistics and area studies

17 May 2006, CILT, London
This interactive workshop is a one-day introduction to methods forpedagogic research. No previous experience of using social sciencemethods is assumed. The workshop is free, but participants will need to provide their ownlunch. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first serve basis. To register please go to the Subject Centre events page.

7. Supporting students' learning in modern languages

08 June 2006
Westminster University
This workshop provides an opportunity to explore practical examples of how language teachers can support student's learning inside and outside the classroom. The main objective is to integrate the current ides of the discipline, 'student' learning research' and the concepts of active learning, reflective teaching and formative feedback, into our language teaching methodology.
Places are limited so early registration is encouraged. Please contact: Pilar Teran at : pilar@pasarela.co.uk for further information. To register please go to the Subject Centre events page.
This event is organised under the Subject Centre's Workshops to go scheme.

8. Intergrating an e-portfolio into the languages curriculum (June)

16 June 2006, Coventry University
This workshop will illustrate how an e-portfolio can be integrated within the languages curriculum both for the specialist undergraduate language provision and for the UWLP programme. It will discuss the issues relating to the assessment of a portfolio and give participants the opportunity to create and discuss their own version of an e-portfolio. For more details and to register please go to the Subject Centre events page.
This event is organised under the Subject Centre's Workshops to go scheme.

9. Subject Centre Conference 2006 - 'Crossing frontiers: languages and the international dimension'

'Crossing frontiers: languages and the international dimension' 06-07 July 2006, University of Cardiff
Please visit the Subject Centre website for all the information and registration details of this third biennial conference for Languages in Higher Education, jointly organised by CILT, the National Centre for Languages and the LLAS Subject Centre.

Recent publications

10. 'A wider perspective and more options: investigating the longer term employability of Humanities graduates'

This new report by Rebecca Allan of the LLAS Subject Centre is now available. To obtain your free copy, please order at the Subject Centre website.

11. New Subject centre CD 'Why Study Languages?'

The Subject Centre has launched a new CD designed to excite, educate and encourage young people to continue with their language learning in KS4 and beyond. The CD is divided into two parts:'The Language Lab' is aimed at pupils in KS3 and KS4 and 'Why study languages' is aimed at pupils in KS4 and post-16. There are quizzes, powerpoint presentations and much much more AND it comes with its own poster! Further information about the CD and ordering procedure can be found on the Subject Centre website.

Other subject network events

12. Networking Day for Humanities librarians

17 May 2006, Goodenough College, London
The English Subject Centre (www.english.heacademy.ac.uk) in collaboration with other humanities Subject Centres is convening a second meeting for HE/FE librarians with an interest in the humanities on 17 May 2006 in central London. It is envisaged that the next meeting will provide a forum for humanities librarians to discuss any issues of common concern and to share experience. For more information see the English Subject Centre website.

13. Networking Day for Humanities careers advisors

16 June 2006, Goodenough College, London
The English Subject Centre (www.english.heacademy.ac.uk), in collaboration with other humanities Subject Centres and their AGCAS buddies at Liverpool and UEA, is convening a meeting for HE career advisers with an interest in the humanities on 16th June 2006 in central London. It is envisaged that the meeting will provide a forum for careers advisers to discuss any issues of common concern and to share experience. For more information see the English Subject Centre website (www.english.heacademy.ac.uk/explore/events/event_detail.php?event_index=96).

Higher Education Academy event

14. Innovations in supporting the first year student experience

11 May 2006, University of Edinburgh
This conference is part of the Academy's Innovations programme and recognises the importance of the first year experience for the integration of students into, and eventual success in, Higher Education. The DEADLINE for Registration is 27 April 2006 but early booking is advised. Further details are available on the Academy website (www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/List_3976.htm)

Other events

15. Other events

Please visit the Subject Centre other events page for events not being organised by the LLAS Subject Centre.

New resources this month

16. Subject Centre website updates

Materials Bank: Keyboard Tsar
Author: Andrew Quilley

Materials Bank: Material for Spanish oral classes
Authors: Noelia Alcarazo, Anna Vives and Nuria Lpez

Good Practice Guide: Online teaching skills for language tutors
Authors: Regine Hampel and Ursula Stickler

An Appeal

17. Appeal for contacts in the history of language teaching

Professor M. S. Byram of Durham University is seeking anyone in the UK who has an interest in the History of Foreign Language Teaching and who would be willing for him to pass on their contact details to a colleague in Italy, with a view to joining a European network of researchers in this topic. Anyone who is interested in this opportunity is asked to contact Professor Byram directly at: M.S.Byram@durham.ac.uk.

The Higher Education Academy's register of practictioners

18. Consultation on the Higher Education Academy's register of practictioners

The Academy currently maintains a Register of Practitioners which provides public recognition of individuals expertise and dedication to improving the student learning experience. However, feedback from across the sector suggests that the current model of the Register is no longer appropriate. The Academy is therefore consulting on proposals for a new system of national professional recognition for staff who demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and enhancing learning. It wants to ensure that the new model enjoys wide support both within and outside the HE sector. The Academy therefore welcomes your participation and views in an online questionnaire, which should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete.

To respond to the consultation please go to the Higher Education Academy website. (www.heacademy.ac.uk/survey/register_consultation)

HUMBUL

19. Internet resources for the HUMBUL modern languages booklets

The Humbul Humanities Hub is pleased to announce the publication of 'Internet Resources for Modern Languages', a 16-page booklet featuring short descriptions of 'the best of the Web' for Modern Languages. As well as available in print, an online version of the booklet may be
accessed from Humbul's website, together with a downloadable PDF (www.humbul.ac.uk/langlit-all/booklet/) Humbul is happy to send up to 20 copies of the printed booklets (while stocks last) to UK institutions of higher or further education - please contact us at info@humbul.ac.uk. For further details, visit the Humbul website (www.humbul.ac.uk/)

We would be grateful if you 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 for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
Modern Languages,
School of Humanities,
University of Southampton,
Highfield,
Southampton,
SO17 1BJ

Tel: 023 8059 4814
Fax: 023 8059 4815
Email: ljc2@soton.ac.uk