Cutting language courses puts social mobility at risk, say UK experts
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The University of Exeter plans to cut 150 full-time posts, predominantly in the humanities, affecting over 70 language academics. The University of Nottingham has proposed becoming the first Russell Group university to eliminate language degree programs. Former education secretaries and experts warn that these cuts could undermine social mobility and vocational skills.
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Social mobility threatened for working-class pupils
Former education secretaries and experts warn that cutting language courses at universities and schools risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills.
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Former education secretaries and experts warn that cutting language courses at universities and schools risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills.
Opinion- Social mobility threatened for working-class pupils
- Language learning broadens cultural horizons and empathy
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Loaded language removedExclusive: University moves and falling exam entries raise questions about opportunities for working-class pupils. Cutting language courses at universities and schools may undermine social mobility and vocational skills, former education secretaries and experts in the UK have said. More than 70 languages academics were among 500 staff at the University of Exeter to be told later…
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Former education secretaries and experts warn that cutting language courses at universities and schools risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills.
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