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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

Browse by subject 'Islamic Studies'

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news iconFunding for Islamic Studies (deadline 21 May 2010)
The Islamic Studies Network invites applications for small project funding to enable the further development of good practice in teaching and learning within Islamic Studies and to facilitate wider sharing across the UK.
news iconJob vacancy: Academic Coordinator for Islamic Studies

The Higher Education Academy is working to establish a network for academics working in Islamic Studies. We are seeking an Academic Coordinator with the skills and experience to manage this work and lead a team of colleagues from across the Academy. Responsibilities will include managing the project, coordinating the Network, communicating and reporting to stakeholders - which includes Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and acting as a spokesperson for this important project.

news iconIslamic Studies Network online consultation

Following recommendations from HEFCE, a team from across the Higher Education Academy's subject network is working to build a national Islamic Studies network.

LLAS Event

llasevent iconPerspectives on Islamic Studies in higher education
Event date: 25 May, 2010 - 26 May, 2010
Location: Aston Business School, Birmingham

Project

Web Guide (GPG)

webguide iconMiddle Eastern Studies in the United Kingdom

The study of the Middle East in UK universities dates back at least to the seventeenth century. The Middle East is taught and researched by scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines and student numbers studying Middle Eastern languages and area studies have substantially increased in the last few years.