Provision of language courses

Tender description

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners’, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options. The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners’, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options. Students can be taught either a) in a traditional classroom/language Laboratory environment with an element of online learning if appropriate; or b) through blended learning with a predominantly online component using an established Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which will include some face-to-face tutorial contact. The classes will aim to develop the student’s general language skills, which will be of value in both working life and social situations. The classes must also provide students with a sound knowledge of relevant aspects of the contemporary society of the country in question. Each student will have a tutor who will mark and offer feedback on written and spoken tutor-marked assignments, as well as providing advice and guidance both individually and to a tutor group.