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Language policy & Language Planning In Ireland

Language policy & Language Planning In Ireland. A report from the Royal Irish Academy Committee for Modern Language. Literary & Cultural Studies . Introduction .

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Language policy & Language Planning In Ireland

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  1. Language policy & Language Planning In Ireland A report from the Royal Irish Academy Committee for Modern Language. Literary & Cultural Studies

  2. Introduction On 2nd February 2006 a conference was held by the Royal Irish Academy committee to discuss the need for and role of a language policy for Ireland.

  3. Modern language for modern Ireland Since the beginning of 1990s the population is linguistically and culturally more heterogeneous than at any previous stage in the country’s history. A strategy for promoting multilingualism and multiculturalism . Ireland should aim to be a genuinely bilingual country The European Union is committed to developing based upon knowledge ,the EU’s objective of becoming the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by the end of the decade Learning other languages contribute to this goal by improving cognitive skills and strengthening learner’s mother tongue skills including reading and writing Ireland cannot afford economically and culturally to become a monoglot nation of English speakers

  4. The Irish context changing cultural and linguistic environment in Ireland against a backdrop of decreasing uptake of languages at third level Between 2oo1 and 2005 a steady decline in the number of people sitting Leaving Certificate examinations in foreign language and Irish at High Level

  5. The Conference The Aim To explore what are considered to be the key elements of a language policy The ideas look not just at modern foreign languages but also at the position of the Irish language The concept of lifelong learning and to the need for proficiency in languages not merely for economic but also for social and cultural reasons in modern Ireland.

  6. The Conference Fundamental issues: From language policy to language planning The challenge for Europe Modern foreign languages and multiculturalism The case for modern languages in further and higher education in Ireland Strategies curricula in the Irish context The role of the education system maintenance of Irish

  7. Language policy for Ireland The need to develop a national strategy for very sound economic and cultural reasons Developing of language education and skills in both native and foreign languages

  8. An advisory body Planning and policy development Overseeing research Initiating relevant research to underpin long-term planning Monitoring broader language issues Representing Irish interests in international debate Fostering awareness of the economic benefits that multilingualism brings to society

  9. Implementation of current policy The European policy of Mother Tongue + 2 should be included in the secondary school curriculum The development and roll-out of existing foreign language pilot scheme acrossa wider range of schools through out the State should take place Increased levels of teaching through the foreign language should be encouraged

  10. Social change and new demand on teachers Respecting for other cultures and societies the fast growing field of ESOL A system of accreditation for interpreters

  11. Teacher proficiency Students entering training college to learn a foreign language A dedicated language teaching degree should be instituted in the State A Language in science at third level should be encouraged Increased investment in post graduate work in language would be welcomed The acquisition of at least one language in addition to English and Irish Improvement in the attainment of pupils in Irish at Leaving Certificate level Trainee teachers of Irish should spend an extended period Irish media networks contribute to better success in language learning

  12. Methods and approaches to teaching Bilingual and immersion approaches to the language curriculum are acceptable to parents The council of Europe frame work to facilitate common approaches Innovative approaches are demanding and are only likely to succeed .The assessment process should not be allowed to impede the introduction of new approaches Information and Communication Technology has been successfully introduced in language teaching

  13. The challenge from Europe To increase diversification in the languages taught at primary and secondary level. Focusing on the rights and minorities and their languages The international Covenant on Social, Economic , Cultural and linguistic rights Immigrant groups do not benefit from the new EU measures on plurilingualism and multilingualism

  14. The language policy and business There is a clear need for languages in business Learning goals foe languages must be flexible Different levels of competence may be required by different personnel The numbers of high quality language courses for adults should be made available .

  15. Parents and politicians : the way forward Parents play an important role in supporting and influencing subject choices at all levels of schooling Politicians from all parties must be involved in the ongoing discussion

  16. RECOMMENDATIONS National strategy developing native and foreign languages National advisory body Language at primary level Teachers must acquire another language Refresher programs for teachers Developing pilot scheme for foreign language teaching Progression in language learning Using native speakers

  17. RECOMMENDATIONS Language at secondary level Developing the skills of language teachers must be fostered the EU policy of mother tongue + 2 must be implemented A broad spectrum of languages must be accessible on the school curriculum Language at third level Dedicating language teaching degree Spending a significant abroad to acquire the linguistic skills Language in science Funding for post graduate Funding bands for language teaching

  18. RECOMMENDATIONS Fostering Irish Strategies Policy Beyond school and university Promoting language skills in the community Standardization of qualifications for interpreters language rights including the right to learn and use sign

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