Life and work in academia: event for new lecturers in languages, linguistics and area studies
Date: 15 April, 2010 - 16 April, 2010
Location: Aston Business School Conference Centre, Birmingham
Event type: Workshop
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Aimed at new teaching staff (less than 2 years experience) in languages, linguistics and area studies, this workshop aims to complement ‘generic’ Postgraduate Certificate courses offered by institutions. The workshop will also be useful for experienced staff who are new to the UK and finishing and recent PhD students seeking academic employment.
The event will take a holistic and long term examination of the academic career and will include discussions of:
- classroom issues
- career promotion and progression (for both fixed-term and permanent staff)
- university citizenship
- making the most of the Subject Centre
- good practice in e-learning
- assessment
Learning outcomes
- An understanding of how to balance the diverse roles required of an academic
- An increased awareness of the activities of the Subject Centre for LLAS
- Awareness of the possibilities and opportunities for career promotion and progression
- An understanding of opportunities for service in universities and in subject associations
- An enhanced awareness of key issues in classroom teaching
Fees
- There is a charge of £130 for employees and postgraduate students of publicly funded UK educational institutions to attend this event. This includes one night’s accommodation at Aston Business School, lunch and evening meal on the 15 April and breakfast on the 16 April. The price without accommodation is £110.
- There is a charge of £160 for employees and postgraduate students of private institutions/organisations and non-UK institutions to attend this event. This includes one night’s accommodation at Aston Business School, lunch and evening meal on the 15 April and breakfast on the 16 April. The price without accommodation is £140.
- Please note that we reserve the right to retain the full fee if you do not notify us at least two weeks beforehand that you are unable to attend.
- Full details of our charging policy are available.
Travel bursary
A travel bursary is available for this event. Deadline for applications is the 4 December, 2009.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7.30-8.30 | Breakfast |
| 9.00-10.15 | Pastoral support of students Adrian Sewell, University of Southampton |
| 10.15-11.00 | Using, developing and sharing teaching resources Kate Borthwick, Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies |
| 11.00-11.30 | Coffee break |
| 11.30-11.45 | Assessment Liz Hamp-Lyons, University of Bedfordshire |
| 11.45-12.30 | Career progression and promotion This session will explore ways in which delegates can progress in their careers and the possible opportunities available to them. Vicky Wright will also address the particular needs of part-time and fixed-term staff. Vicky Wright, University of Southampton |
| 12.30-13.00 | Closing plenary |
