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The Language Zone offers support for independent language learning, co-curricular activities, and credit-bearing modules, promoting internationalisation on campus. It is a valuable resource for students and staff looking to improve their language skills and cultural awareness.
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School of Languages, Cultures and SocietiesFaculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures • Opportunities for “internationalisation” • on campus • Carolin Schneider & Caroline Campbell
Co-curricular activities • Support through strategy and policy (University & School) • For students: • bringing together language learners from all backgrounds • using available student-friendly spaces effectively • For staff: • providing leadership on internationalisation • Projects • “improving the experience of international students” • “making an international experience available to all students” • Now integrated as “business as usual”.
The Language Zone Supports independent language learning • Open six days a week during term time, five days a week outside term time • Print and online resources, including satellite TV • Open access • Large study area • Co-curricular activities, such as Conversation Club • Language Exchange & Language Groups
Languages for All LfA credit-bearing modules • UGs can use their ‘discovery’ credits to study a language • Expand their opportunities and horizons • Excellent preparation for studying/working abroad • Value of language skills and cultural awareness – for graduates and employers • Academic skills and personal/professional development employability • Enjoy language learning and change of teaching style!
Tandem@Leeds • Tandem@Leeds • 2 students studying each other’s language • 8 meetings • Reflective diary – • dates & focus of each meeting • 2+ audio recordings • evidence of learning, consolidation & reflection – assessed on pass/fail basis • Tandem learner or Tandem partner only • Certificate
Tandem@Leeds I feel the Tandem programme is a great opportunity to practise teaching on a one-to-one basis. … I have gained a greater appreciation of the difficulties faced by non-native English speakers particularly in intonation and grammar. - Jason Ferns, PhD Student (Tandem partner) • What the students say
Tandem@Leeds “I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of Tandem at Leeds. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about your target language’s culture and customs, whilst also picking up a few idiomatic expressions that the classroom simply won’t teach you! Tandem is a shared learning journey – so you’ll have ample opportunity to share your language and cultural traditions with your Tandem partner alongside learning about theirs.” - Rosemary Maher • What the students say Video
Language Groups It was an opportunity to meet other like-minded people, and continue practising the language for which I have limited options studying a different subject. [I enjoyed] meet[ing] students from other programmes and countries and exchange with them about their experiences. The students were lovely and genuinely enjoyed learning about their own culture whilst educating them on my own. Semester 1, 2017/18: 22 group leaders; 180 students - 18 groups.
Global Community • Wherever you're from in the UK and around the world, you're part of our Global Community. It connects you to intercultural and international activities that will bring you a world of different ideas and experiences.
Thank you for listening. What do YOU offer? Any questions? Contact: Carolin Schneider: c.schneider@leeds.ac.uk Caroline Campbell: c.campbell@leeds.ac.uk
