Future of Slavonic and Other Modern Languages in Scotland

The motion

That the Parliament notes the economic and cultural importance played by modern languages; further notes the practical and cultural importance of producing experts in Central and East European languages and cultures; acknowledges that targeted funding for strategically important but vulnerable subjects exists in England but not in Scotland; is concerned that the non-existence of such funding both disadvantages students studying these subjects in Scotland and threatens the future of Slavonic languages and cultures at the University of Glasgow, which has a worldwide reputation for excellence in this area of study; is further concerned that, once lost, Czech and Polish degree courses will cease to be taught at any Scottish university; considers that, as a consequence, Scotland would be damaged economically, socially and culturally, and suffer a diminution of its international reputation, developed by successive administrations in Scotland since 1999, and considers it vital that the Scottish Government and Scottish Funding Council explore all available avenues in order to protect this essential national resource.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Lab 4

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4M-01308 by reference.