Modern Languages Outreach and Engagement (MLOE) Project

Description

The study of Modern Languages is in crisis. Uptake in schools is declining drastically, provision is being cut (particularly in the state sector), and the new A-Level curriculum requires teachers to provide literary instruction for which some feel unprepared. University researchers have both the desire and responsibility to support languages at school level, but central provision for MFL outreach is currently in short supply, with the successful Routes into Languages somewhat in abeyance, at least in England.

This project, funded by a British Academy Rising Stars Engagement Award, attempts to fill this gap. It brings together eight early career researchers from different regions of the UK, along with teachers, national providers and policy bodies, to discuss current provision and future needs, and share best practice for research-based engagement.

In a second phase, it will lead to eight regional engagement events, organised by the ECRs, and to a bank of collectively-produced online resources for use by the wider school and university communities.

Period	05 May 2020 → 04 Apr 2021
Work for	British Academy, United Kingdom
Degree of Recognition	National