A small thread on why I believe it is so vital to do everything we can to #SaveUOALanguages
#Card2Karl #Greetings2George #CallingChris
My letter to Professor Chris Collins, Head of the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen, regarding the planned cuts, which would involve scrapping Modern Language Degrees #CallingChris #Greetings2George #Card2Karl #SaveUoALanguages
Story Time!🧵
This one's especially for University of Aberdeen
#callingchris #card2Karl #greetings2george
In 2007, I left UEA with a degree that said I spoke Danish. Actually, despite promises that the language school closure wouldn't impact existing students, I only knew the very basics.
Why not try promoting languages University of Aberdeen? Scotland needs them for the future... #callingchris , #card2Karl , #greetings2george
Modern Languages have a long tradition University of Aberdeen with its European orientation since its founding in 1495.
Fremdsprachen sind die Tür zur Welt. Es muss andere Möglichkeiten geben, dem Defizit zu begegnen, als sie zu schließen! #callingchris #card2Karl #greetings2george
What I have to say on the situation at University of Aberdeen. Please make yourselves aware of what’s happening so we can stop it before it’s too late.
#CallingChris #Card2Karl #Greetings2George #saveUOAlanguages
The High Heiduns @uniaberdeen propose closing Dept of Modern Languages. Here are my contributions to #SaveUOALanguages campaign.
#CallingChris #Card2Karl #Greetings2George
German Studies at Aberdeen Aberdeen Uni LLMVC UCFL @ucflangs.bsky.social Prof. Amy Bryzgel
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Just sent my #Card2Karl as part of the postcard campaign in support of languages University of Aberdeen Aberdeen Uni LLMVC.
I have had so many opportunities thanks to my languages degree: not only is my career a direct result, but I have lived abroad and my experience of the world is enriched by
#CallingChris #Card2Karl #Greetings2George #saveUOAlanguages
Ní féidir fíor-éagsúlacht a aimsiú gan céimeanna teanga. Ní mór don bhainistíocht athiarracht a dhéanamh go luath.
We cannot strive for true diversity without language degrees. The management must do better, and soon.
Hope that the University of Aberdeen reverses its course on the proposal to cut Modern Languages. It would be a major blow to Students and the reputation of the University. #CallingChris #Card2Karl #Greetings2George
In view of threats to the provision of languages & cultures at University of Aberdeen an online #postcard #campaign has been launched. Please see here how you can take part & disseminate!
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university-council-for-languages.org/2023/11/20/abe…
#callingchris #greetings2george #card2karl
PODCAST: Episode 11 discussing UoA management’s proposal to axe down language programmes #SaveUoALanguages #callingchris #card2Karl #greetings2George
open.spotify.com/episode/7z6rHD…
'Languages teaching, staff, and degrees bring invaluable benefit to students across the University of Aberdeen and beyond.'
University of Aberdeen #saveuoalanaguages #card2karl #greetings2george #callingchris
Her postcard, addressed to our university Principal and shared with Isabella's permission, explains why studying a language degree was important to her and needs to be preserved for future generations of students. #CallingChris #Greetings2George #Card2Karl
Join the urgent campaign to save Modern Languages University of Aberdeen & send a card, write to Uni Court or sign petitions:
drive.google.com/drive/mobile/f…
docs.google.com/document/d/1n9…
chng.it/tkR2c9Q6d7
gaudie.co.uk/post/save-our-…
#SaveUoALanguages #callingChris #greetings2George #card2Karl
