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RAE 2008: Panels & Criteria

This document outlines the structure and experiences of the RAE 2008 panels, specifically focusing on language and linguistics disciplines. It highlights the roles and responsibilities of the main panel chair, emphasizing the importance of consistency across different subject panels. The text discusses commonalities and differences among sub-panels, addressing issues such as output preferences, size, income generation, and student engagement. It also explores the interdisciplinary nature of research, providing insights into the evaluation of language studies in a higher education context.

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RAE 2008: Panels & Criteria

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  1. RAE 2008: Panels & Criteria Nigel Vincent School of Languages, Linguistics & Cultures University of Manchester Chair, Main Panel M

  2. 51 Russian, etc 52 French 53 German, etc 54 Italian 55 Iberian 56 Celtic 57 English 58 Linguistics Panel M

  3. My own RAE history • 1989 member Linguistics • 1992 chair Linguistics, German, Italian, Celtic Studies • 1996 chair Linguistics, Italian • 2001 three strikes and out!

  4. Two tier panel structure • Consistency across panels • Easier cross-referring • Forum for discussing shared problems • International membership

  5. Role of main panel chair: External • Liaise with other main panel chairs • Defend special interests of subjects

  6. Role of main panel chair: Internal • Ensure consistency • Advise • Mediate in difficult cases

  7. Sub-panel similarities • Subject area broadly defined • Distribution across sector • Same research councils (AHRC and some ESRC)

  8. Sub-panel differences • Content • Preferred types of output • Size • Income generation • Numbers of PhD students

  9. Difference in content • Modern languages • Celtic Studies • English • Linguistics

  10. Difference in size • Some areas always small e.g. Russian, Italian, Celtic • Some mixed e.g. German, Iberian • Some areas usually large e.g. English, French

  11. Shared criteria • Staff & students • Possible outputs • Environment • Strategy • Esteem indicators • Weighting of components

  12. Different criteria • UoA descriptors • Preferred outputs • Working methods

  13. Special issues • Interpreting the quality descriptors • Treatment of large projects • Early career staff

  14. Inter- & sub-disciplinarity • Catered for via panel membership • Also possible to refer to other panels • If necessary work can be sent to specialist referees

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