Reshaping Modern Languages at Cardiff University - A Case Study in Policy and Practice
Explore the journey of reshaping modern languages at Cardiff University through a case study presented by Dr. Catherine Chabert. The presentation delves into key notions, context of influence, policy text production, and practices to-date, aiming to identify the needs of modern language providers in higher education for development and growth.
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Reshaping Modern languages at Cardiff University - a Case Study Dr Catherine Chabert chabertc@cardiff.ac.uk
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 influence Macro 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!
