Empowerment Through Language(s) 'Modern Foreign Languages' and the English paradox

24 November 2010, 6.30pm
Sumpner Lecture Theatre
Main Building

Presented by Professor Pam Moores OBE

As citizens of multicultural Britain and multilingual Europe, how well equipped are we with the linguistic competence and knowledge required to thrive and prosper in an increasingly global society? 

Reflections on monolingual complacency, the benefits of language learning, the UK education 'marketplace' and policy vacuum.  Exploring routes for the future!

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