Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences SAHS
Recommendations for the acquisition of basic knowledge of the Latin language
SWISS ACADEMIES REPORTS, VOL. 12, NO 1, 2017
In 2014 the Swiss Academies of Humanities and Social Sciences (SAHS) presented recommendations on the offer and acquisition of Latin language competences at Swiss universities. It concluded that the implementation of the recommendations could best be achieved by defining minimal competences that the students should have after the completion of a basic course in Latin. Therefore, a task force was assigned to develop the present report.The general aim of this competence framework is to provide recommendations for basic competences and knowledge of Latin grammar and of text comprehension, which should be part of Latin language teaching at universities.
Schweizerische Akademie der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften (2017) Empfehlungen für den Erwerb von Grundkompetenzen in der lateinischen Sprache | Recommandations pour l’acquisition de compétences linguistiques de base en latin. Swiss Academies Reports 12 (1).
Swiss Young Academy SYA
Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education
Science-society dialogue is crucial for addressing pressing societal challenges. One important avenue for strengthening this link, in an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective, is teaching formats that encourage students to engage in the public sphere. However, an illustrative collection of best practices in Swiss higher education has been lacking so far. This practice-driven report draws on a non-exhaustive stocktake of existing courses in Switzerland and participatory workshops among lecturers. It features illustrative examples from Swiss higher education institutions and introduces a new typology of science-society teaching formats, offering educators a structured way to design and analyze courses across six dimensions. In addition, the publication discusses both the opportunities and challenges of implementing such teaching formats. To further advance science-society education, the report identifies three priority areas for action.
Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Strategy for natural history collections in Switzerland
Thirty-seven institutions, take a decisive step towards unlocking the full potential of natural history collections in Switzerland. Together, they publish and endorse a strategy based on 6 pillars and 52 key activities to better preserve collections, ensure their accessibility and promote their use for science and society.
