1. INSTITUT DES LANGUES ET DES ÉTUDES INTERNATIONALES Reforming Foreign Language Studies in Serbia… … a French perspective

4. UVSQ : excellence and innovation -> An exceptional natural and patrimonial environment west of Paris -> 7 different sites in the heart of the Yvelines, which boasts 1.4 department million inhabitants and 500,000 jobs -> A multidisciplinary university offering a wide spectrum of areas -> A tradition of innovation in training, research and international cooperation -> Competitiveness clusters and strong links to the private sector In 2010, UVSQ was listed in the Shanghai league table rankings

5. « When there is a will, there is a way » (Shakespeare) -> LRU, 2007 : the Minister grants autonomy to universities = each institution may develop its innovation strategy according to its will, expectations, capacities and entrepreneurship -> UVSQ’s decision : develop its leadership at national, european and international level = foreign languages and international skills must and will be - at the forefront of innovation - at the heart of the university’s project, regardless of the sector considered

6. TARGETS FOR FRENCH STUDENTS : ANSWERS FOR EVERYONE - Any student : At least one FL compulsory regardless of the level and field of study Specialists : International studies, English studies… Double degrees: Law-English, Economy-German… Specialization Degrees with minors (Languages, European studies…) Collective contribution: Peer to peer, collaborative forums, conversation workshops, tutoring…

7. TARGETS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS : FACILITATE INTEGRATION - Erasmus students : Classes in French language, culture and civilization All students Summer universities, Integration seminars Partner universities : Special training by request University Degrees : DUEFI, DUEFIL, DUEFIM, DUFP, DUDFL French students: Peer to peer, conversation workshops, tutoring, classes…

8. TARGETS FOR STAFF: TOWARDS THE MASTERY OF FL - Windows on the world: Language learning, observation visits, staff mobility, teachers exchange… Administrative staff : Develop their personal and professional skills Researchers Conferences and publications in FL Teachers : Offer subjects classes in FL UVSQ A multilingual university

9. The leverage : strong governance ILEI is the Institute responsible for languages and international studies at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) - A faculty : -> Training for specialists : teachers, researchers, double degrees, international studies (LMD, DU) -> Research : languages, cultural and intercultural studies Joint service : -> Students : * Help students in all aspects of foreign language learning across disciplines * Host foreign students (FLE) -> Staff : in-service training in FL Provision of services : -> Teaching : individuals, pupils, workers, employment seekers, companies, local actors… -> Other : certifications, translation, interpretation Networking mission -> Cooperation : develop an network of universities worldwide -> Partnerships : local authorities, foundations, ministries, multilateral institutions…

12. FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR NON SPECIALIST STUDENTS ■ Access to 14 languages (English, French FL, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Polish, Japanese, Chinese, Finnish, Portuguese, Corean and Serbian ) ■ Emphasis on communication skills and specific purposes (// area studies) ■ Curricula -> skills framework Assessment based on the CECRL scale -> access to certifications

14. PARTNERSHIPS - -> At a territorial level: - Partnership agreements with local organizations- Partnership agreement with the Academy of Versailles- Pilot project with the prefecture of the Yvelines and Europe FEDER “Languages at the heart of territories” - Joint venture with neighbor universities: UPGO-> At a national level: "Foreign languages, a springboard for the future " -> Internationally - Transfer of expertise: implementing FL strategies in China (new policies for higher education institutions, developing resource centers, training teachers….) - Tempus project: Reforming language studies in Serbia

15. University of VersaillesInstitute for language and international studies BB boulevard Vauban78280 Guyancourt+33 1 39 25 52 70 www.ilei.uvsq.fr INSTITUT DES LANGUES ET DES ÉTUDES INTERNATIONALES