Mind your language

Article Abstract:

There are some 6,000 languages world wide, but as many as 95% may become extinct. This leads to a loss of knowledge on culture, migration and the study of a universal grammar in all human language. There is also a theory that language can provide insights into the brain, and that the acquisition of a particular language affects how humans perceive their environment. One strategy to preserve language is bilingualism, but this is not possible for all groups.

Psychological aspects, Analysis, Language acquisition, Psycholinguistics

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FEFC to police itself

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The Further Education Funding Council (FEFC) is planning to police itself in individual conduct, corporate responsibility, and access to information. The Council's chairman and chief executive have already agreed to participate in the Nolan committee which is examining standards in public life. The FEFC is formalising a code of conduct which has been in place since 1992.

Planning, Finance, Education, Higher, Higher education, Industry self-regulation, Industry self regulation

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Sheffield gets double honours

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Several awards were given in the Queen's Birthday honours list for services in higher and further education. John Stoddart, principal of Sheffield Hallam University was given a CBE. Ian Johnston, his deputy principal designate, was made Companion of the Order of the Bath. Derek Roberts, provost at University College, was given a knighthood.

Achievements and awards, College teachers, College faculty, Johnston, Ian, Stoddart, John, Roberts, Derek

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