reshaping modern languages at cardiff university - a case study
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Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
Dr Catherine [email protected]
Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
Main objectives of this presentation and our following discussion
- To identify what we need, as providers of Modern Languages in HE, to grow and develop
- To better understand how policy-making works in HE
- To share ideas and experience
Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
Some key notions- Case study- Governance- Policy cycle- Policy network- Policy community
Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
Context of influenceMacro level: new fee regime; increased competition; shrinking of pool of applicants; raising awareness of politicians.
Micro level: new Vice-Chancellor; new governance structure; fragmented provision.
Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
Context of Policy Text Production
November 2012: Review of Foreign Modern Languages
January/February 2013: Consultation
April 2013: UEB approves Language Strategy and creation of a new multi-functional language school
October 2013: Senate endorses above
Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
Context of Practice to-date
Between October 2013 and July 2014:
New School of Modern Languages: a new community of scholars; new ambitions.
New Languages for All programme: ‘Cardiff Offer’; international mobility.
Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
To identify what we need, as providers of Modern Languages in HE, to continue to develop and grow
• Internationalisation strategy (truly international!)
• Address fragmentation • Institution-wide language strategy• ‘Distinctive offer’
Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study
To better understand how policy-making works in HE
To share ideas and experience
Thank you!