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Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

We are one of 24 Subject Centres funded by the Higher Education Academy
Our primary aim is to support learning and teaching of Languages,
Linguistics and Area Studies across UK Higher Education

Subject Centre Mini-Projects (2008/9)

The Subject Centre funds a small number of mini-projects every year on a number of topics.

Timescale

January, 2008 - December, 2009

Key contact(s):

John Canning
Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
jc9@soton.ac.uk

Funded by:

Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

Students Study Days

  • The Beats Write On. R.J.Ellis, University of Birmingham
  • Moving Forward: Language and Literature Section. Lindsay Milligan, University of Aberdeen
  • Word Aberdeen Feedback (Word File, 12.0Kb)

    Word Aberdeen Report (PDF File, 112Kb)

Workshops to go

Pedagogic Research

  • Two birds with one stone? Investigating incidental vocabulary learning though reading. Johannes Eckerth, Kings College London
  • Curriculum as Prescription versus Curriculum as Experience: A case for EBL in Modern Languages. Yolande Martinez, University of Birmingham
  • Enhancing student engagement in learning translation theories: a study on adapting reflective learning journals as an assessment method. Claire Shih, Middlesex University
  • Developing pragmatic awareness in Chinese EAP learners studying in the UK. Christian Jones, University of Central Lancashire

Project aims:

Projects funded under this scheme cover a wide range of topics, methodologies and outcomes.