Languages of the Wider World: Valuing Diversity (15th & 16th September 2008 SOAS)

The SOAS-UCL CETL in ‘Languages of the Wider World’ aims to promote excellence in the teaching and learning of languages that do not have a large presence in UK Higher Education but which are of increasing strategic importance, locally and globally.
A key objective of the CETL is to support blended language learning. We have recently introduced Flexi-Packs, specially-tailored packages of web-based materials to supplement taught sessions.
The paper will explain the pedagogical rationale behind the Flexi-Packs and will include examples of CETL-produced materials. Reference will be made to learners’ experience of the Flexi-Packs.