Language matters
The supply of and demand for UK born and educated academic researchers with skills in languages other than English
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This report discussed concerns that the future of the UK's world class research base might be threatened by the decline in modern language learning and calls for a series of measures by Universities and Government bodies to address this danger.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
Demand for language skills
Chapter Three
Supply of language skills
Chapter Four
Case studies
Chapter Five
Implications and need for further evidence
Appendix A
Methodology
Appendix B
Persons and organisations consulted
Appendix C
Languages needed for PhD research
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