Tag: higher education
Saudi Arabia’s Effort to Align Language Education and Workforce Development
In Saudi Arabia, translation and interpreting education is being reshaped by workforce policy, with curriculum reform and graduate employability increasingly treated as measurable institutional obligations. This article delves into how some of the country’s universities are tackling this transformation.
The Decline of Language Learning in US Higher Education
US college and university enrollments in courses for languages other than English fell 16.6% from 2016 to 2021. Moore and Fischer explore some reasons for the decline in language learning, offer a few solutions, and extend a call to action to the localization industry to start turning the tide.
Duke University Launches Cherokee Language Course Amid Historical Reflection
Led by Gilliam Jackson, a fluent Cherokee speaker from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the course represents more than just an addition to the university’s curriculum — it's a critical step in acknowledging its history of suppressing the language.
Middlebury Institute Launches New Online MA in Localization Project Management
The program is designed both for early-career professionals trying to land their first job in the localization industry, as well as experienced translators looking to pivot into localization work.
Improving Learning Outcomes for Foreign Students
Improving Learning Outcomes for Foreign Students
Tips and tricks
BY RILIND ELEZAJ
Diverse nationalities, cultures, experiences, and identities make a difference in higher education. Such students create...