Review article
Centre for Slovenian as a Second/Foreign Language: facts and perspectives
Ina Ferbežar
; Ljubljana, Slovenija
Abstract
Centre for Slovenian as a
Second/Foreign Language within the Department of Slovene Studies of the
Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana is the central institution in
Slovenia that develops the complete infrastructure for mastering,
testing and certification of Slovenian as a second/foreign language. The
Centre runs five programs: 1.\ the oldest Seminar of the Slovenian
language, literature and culture (since 1964), 2.\ Symposium Periods
intended for researchers of the Slovenian language, literature and
culture in Slovenia and abroad, 3.\ Slovenian at foreign universities
--- collaboration with 50 universities in the world, 4.\ Slovenian
language courses --- organization of courses, notably in Slovenia, 5.\
Examination centre --- external assessment of language proficiency and
coordination of the overall certification system of Slovenian as a
second/foreign language. In addition to the mentioned programs, the
Centre activities include the following programs: Education ---
organization of various seminars for teachers, instructors and testators
of Slovenian as a foreign language along with relevant professional and
educational support, and Publishing --- publication of textbooks,
manuals and other materials within the scope of the Center's activities.
The Centre participates in various domestic and international projects,
and conducts research on numerous themes relating to Slovenian as a
second/foreign language.
Keywords
Slovenian as a Second/Foreign Language; Centre for Slovenian as a Second/Foreign Language; language testing; Examination centre
Hrčak ID:
34725
URI
Publication date:
30.12.2008.
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