You Said, We Did
How your voice has made a difference
This page provides an opportunity to see the valuable feedback received from students across a wide range of communication channels, and to see what the OU has done in response.
Please note this video is now a couple of years old so some people no longer have the same title. The current Students Association leadership can be seen on their website.
Choose a topic from the drop-down list below to see how students can have an impact on their university experience and be empowered to help shape the University. Next time you are asked to give your opinion, you know that the OU is taking this feedback seriously and will respond.
You said...
There have been times when I have felt isolated.
We did...
On all of our level 1 modules, former students act as student buddies. They are available on the module forum to provide advice, answer questions, and encourage students to support each other.
Languages and Applied Linguistics
Posted on:
You said...
Students are not encouraged enough to draw on their own up-to-date research on the module content to make the learning more personal and relevant.
We did...
Our recently released level 3 modules in English and applied linguistics and forthcoming level 2 and 3 modules in languages draw more of students’ own research and experience to generate ideas, discussions and collaborative work.
Posted on:
You said...
Not all students like the requirement to do an English language module when studying for a degree with two modern languages.
We did...
The new Language Studies qualification released since 2012 no longer includes this as a compulsory element.
Posted on:
You said...
I need more support at the start of my level 1 modules.
We did...
We have developed an induction programme at the start of all beginners’ languages modules, providing activities and resources to ensure that you are ready for your studies by the time the module starts.
Posted on:
You said...
We would like to be able to continue studying languages at the OU after level 3 modules.
We did...
We are launching a new MA in translation in 2017.
Posted on:
Latest Opportunities
Sign up to the Student Voice mailing list
At home / online
