Ab initio language degree programmes in HE institutions in England and Scotland: a mapping survey and a case study

Author: Enza Siciliano Verruccio

Abstract

This report consists of a mapping survey of ab initio degree provision in England and Scotland.

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This report consists of a mapping survey of ab initio degree provision in England and Scotland. It includes coverage of the range of languages on offer at beginners’ level and the entry requirements. This is then followed by a detailed case study of provision in Italian Studies at one institution. It was funded by the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.

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Other useful ab initio resources :

Davis, P. (2006) Report on ab initio language teaching in UK language degree programmes, Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.

Bowker, D. and Stuart, S. (2005) 'Ab initio language teaching in Scottish universities', Academic papers, articles and case studies. Subject Centre for Languages Linguistics and Area Studies.

Bavendiek, U. (2011) Motivational Processes and Practices in Accelerated Ab-initio Language Learning, Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.