A University of Sheffield student has launched a petition against proposed changes to the School of Languages and Cultures which would see the course turn into a “glorified Duolingo”.
Darcey Taylor’s petition is already on more than 5,000 signatures after students studying in the school were informed on April 30th their studies could move to the Modern Languages Teaching Centre, where non-specialist language courses are taught.
Currently, members of the public and students alike can take conversational language courses at the centre alongside their studies.
Third year German and Linguistics student, Warren Valdez, says the anger is because of the huge disparity in prices for students and members of the public receiving the same classes. For students, fees will remain at £9,250 – whilst members of the public could attend two semesters of MTLC classes for just £440.