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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
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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 • Policycycle • 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!