Standards of English in Higher Education: Issues, Challenges and Strategies

ISBN-13: 9781108436434 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 313 str.

Neil Murray

Opis

A frank critical appraisal of English language proficiency as a key issue in higher education today.

Recenzje

'This timely book will be an invaluable resource for those in English-medium universities [who are] grappling with the multiple challenges involved in addressing the English language needs of their diverse student bodies.' John Read, University of Auckland

Spis treści

1. The 'English language question' in the context of the changing face of higher education; 2. English language: the need for and impact of policy and regulation; 3. Seeking definitional clarity: what is 'English language proficiency'?; 4. Pre-enrolment language assessment and English language conditions of entry; 5. Post-enrolment language assessment: challenges and opportunities; 6. From assessment to provision; 7. Innovation in English language provision: driving and navigating institutional change; 8. Innovation in English language provision in higher education: an Australian case study.