School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Language Centre

Modules for credits on the academic programmeThese are normally taken as part of an

undergraduate degree course, but open to others (for a fee)

Lifelong Language Learning Courses A programme of language courses for students, staff

and the local community

Independent LearningThe self-access suite in the language centre is

available as a free service for all Warwick students.

Language Centre

Located on the central campus, on the ground floor of the Humanities Building. Equipped with digital language classrooms, with data projection and electronic whiteboards Multi-media open access suite with satellite TV, computer-based learning, CDs and DVDs. Library with study courses at various levels

Arabic - 3 levels Chinese (Mandarin) – 6 levels French – 7 levels German – 6 levels Italian – 5 levels Japanese – 5 levels Portuguese – 1 level Russian – 4 levels Spanish - 7 levels

Accelerated modules:

Cover levels 1 and 2 (or 3 and 4) in one year, for able linguists

Placement and diagnostic testing

GCSE grade B or below → level 2GCSE grade A/A* → level 3Int bac standard grade 4 → level 3Int bac higher grade 4/5 → level 4AS-level grade A/B – level 4A-level grade A/B – level 5Int bac higher grade 6/7 → level 5

Need to get the entry level placement right Ensure appropriate fit to levelGuard against “easy” credits Look at previous qualifications Brief written test Brief conversation with tutor Possibility of change in first three weeks

Credits for degrees

All modules can be taken for 30 credits or 24 credits

How many language modules can be taken and when - depends on degree

Lifelong language programme

As academic programme (languages at several levels)

+Greek (modern)

Example of progression(Student can take language elective for credit

in year 2 of degree)Year 1 - takes academic module as paying

extraYear 2 - takes academic module within degree

creditsYear 3 – keeps language up through Lifelong

Language Learning programme

How many languages?As many as you like!For example – keep up a language from

school, for academic credit, and try a new language not-for-credit

Class contact (academic modules)

2 hours (+ workshops) per week for European languages

3 hours per week for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and accelerated modules

(+ homework and online language learning)

Language skills listening comprehension reading comprehension speaking writing lexis and grammar skills in preparation for taking an active part in

academic or social life in country of language studied

Native speakers for level 5 and above, and mostly at other levels too

Staffing

Assessment

Mixture of interim tests, portfolio, oral test, and end-of-year exams

Innovative strategies Use of Moodle environment Blended learning Virtual online exchanges E-portfolio assessment (post A-level)

CertificationLanguage learning appears on HEAR (

Higher Education Achievement record)Expressed in terms of CEFR (Common

European Framework of Reference)