About us
AULC is an organisation for all staff working in HE language departments and centres in the UK and Ireland. A total of 59 institutional members and 2 institutional associate members are represented.
Aims of the association
- To encourage and promote good practice and innovation in language learning and teaching.
- To support effective resource management and the efficient administration of university language communities.
- To provide regular opportunities for members to meet, exchange ideas, and share information about the diverse activities of university language communities.
- To bring together members and institutions through an annual conference to share practice, discuss current issues, and explore developments in language education.
- To strengthen links with university language centres internationally and promote the work of university language communities within and beyond the higher education sector.
- To monitor emerging national and international standards in language education and support the development of appropriate quality assurance practices.
Networking
AULC provides networking opportunities for all staff involved in management, teaching and resources through its regular meetings, Special Interest Groups and mailing lists.
Collaboration
Whether yours is a well-established language community, whether you are looking to expand your operation or whether you are struggling to maintain your presence in your institution, you will find other AULC members who are in a similar situation and are willing to share experience and ideas.
Membership costs
Institutional membership costs £120 and this entitles all staff at the institution to participate in all AULC activities. Many members also choose to join CERCLES (European Confederation of Language Centres in Higher Education), to which AULC is affiliated (fee £90).
Further information
For more information about AULC, contact us by email. Join us to face the challenges and opportunities together!