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The purpose of the curriculum

The purpose of the curriculum is encapsulated in the four capacities - to enable each child or young person to be a successful learner, a confident individual, a responsible citizen and an effective contributor. For details of the implications for the curriculum as a whole, see the diagram here•:

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/understandingthecurriculum/whatiscurriculumforexcellence/thepurposeofthecurriculum/index.asp

Modern language learning can make a unique contribution to the curriculum in all of these aspects.

* from Building the Curriculum 3: A framework for learning and teaching (Scottish Government 2008)
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/Images/building_the_curriculum_3_jms3_tcm4-489454.pdf