2nd Languages Symposium
Date: Monday 2 November 2009
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, building 23, Campbell Road, St Lucia Campus
A number of new initiatives regarding tertiary language study will be discussed including the new Brisbane Universities Language Hub, the Bonus Rank Scheme, a new Diploma in Languages and Bachelor of International Studies, with opportunity for further discussion and clarification.
Please RSVP to Emma Shedden by Thursday, 29 October 2009 on email: e.shedden@uq.edu.au
Please click here for the invitation.
PROGRAM
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Time
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Topic
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Presenter
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4.00-4.20pm
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Welcome and Introduction by Chair of Professor Debbie Terry (DVCA)
Bonus Rank Scheme
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Dr Beatrice Atherton
Professor Debbie Terry
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4.20-4.35pm
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Bachelor of International Studies
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Professor Richard Fotheringham
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4.35-4.50pm
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Diploma of Languages
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Professor Fred D’Agostino
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4.50-5.00pm
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Brisbane Universities Languages Hub
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Assoc. Prof. Greg Hainge chairing panel with Mrs Carly Chapman, QUT and Mr Jonathan Watts, Griffith
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5.00-5.30pm
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Question time re the above
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Alfredo, Carmen, Beatrice available to respond on BULH also
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5.30-5.45pm
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Languages@large
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Assoc. Prof. Helen Creese
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5.45-6.00pm
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UQ Confucius Institute
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Professor Ping Chen
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6.00-6.15pm
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International Initiatives
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Dr Morris Low
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6.15-6.30pm
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Conclusion
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Profe Ping Chen on behalf of Prof Alfredo Martinez
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6.30pm
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Closing discussion before refreshments
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Dr Beatrice Atherton
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