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Navigating the Development of English Language Skills in Higher Education

Year 2024, Volume: 2 Issue: 2, 111 - 115, 25.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.70870/joinesp.1594239

Abstract

Abstract
Academic English proficiency is an essential key towards success in higher education, more especially for non-native speakers of English. This review paper aims to discuss how academic English proficiency contributes to successful academic performance and integration within the academic community. Challenges experienced by non-native speakers-such as language barriers, cultural differences-and strategies to improve proficiency in the English language, for instance, through academic language courses, support services, and technology hand-in-hand were also discussed. Overall findings from recent studies were synchronized in the paper to reveal the critical importance of English proficiency to academic performance and recommend practicable measures by higher education institutions for supporting their students. Finally, the review points to existing gaps in research, suggesting directions for future investigation that are likely to contribute to improving academic English proficiency and hence its impact on success in higher education.

References

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  • Martirosyan, N. M., Hwang, E., & Wanjohi, R. (2015). Impact of English Proficiency on Academic Performance of International Students. Journal of International Students, 5(1), 60-71.
  • Swales, J. (1990). Genre Analysis: English in Academic and Research Settings. Cambridge University Press.
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  • Weissberg, R., & Buker, S. (1990). Writing Up Research: Experimental Research Report Writing for Students of English. Prentice Hall. Check it again
  • Ramsay, S., Barker, M., & Jones, P. (1999). Academic adjustment of international students in Australian universities. Journal of Higher Education, 30(2), 89-97.
  • Selvadurai, R. (1998). Problems faced by international students in American colleges and universities. Community Review, 16, 1-10.
  • Glasman-Deal, H. (2009). Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English. Imperial College Press.

Yüksek Öğrenimde İngilizce Dil Becerilerinin Gelişimine Yön Verme

Year 2024, Volume: 2 Issue: 2, 111 - 115, 25.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.70870/joinesp.1594239

Abstract

Özet
Akademik İngilizce yeterliliği, özellikle ana dili İngilizce olmayanlar için yüksek öğrenimde başarıya giden temel bir anahtardır. Bu inceleme makalesi, akademik İngilizce yeterliliğinin akademik topluluk içinde başarılı akademik performansa ve entegrasyona nasıl katkıda bulunduğunu tartışmayı amaçlamaktadır. Ana dili İngilizce olmayanların yaşadığı zorluklar (dil engelleri, kültürel farklılıklar gibi) ve örneğin akademik dil kursları, destek hizmetleri ve teknoloji el ele vererek İngilizce dilinde yeterliliği artırma stratejileri de tartışılmıştır. Son çalışmalardan elde edilen genel bulgular, akademik performans için İngilizce yeterliliğinin kritik önemini ortaya koymak ve yüksek öğrenim kurumları tarafından öğrencilerini desteklemek için uygulanabilir önlemler önermek için makalede senkronize edilmiştir. Son olarak, inceleme, akademik İngilizce yeterliliğini ve dolayısıyla yüksek öğrenimdeki başarı üzerindeki etkisini iyileştirmeye katkıda bulunması muhtemel gelecekteki araştırmalar için yönler önererek araştırmalardaki mevcut boşluklara işaret etmektedir.

References

  • Cummins, J. (2008). BICS and CALP: Empirical and theoretical status of the distinction. Encyclopedia of Language and Education (pp.487-499)
  • Martirosyan, N. M., Hwang, E., & Wanjohi, R. (2015). Impact of English Proficiency on Academic Performance of International Students. Journal of International Students, 5(1), 60-71.
  • Swales, J. (1990). Genre Analysis: English in Academic and Research Settings. Cambridge University Press.
  • Swales, J., & Feak, C. (2004). Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills. University of Michigan Press.
  • Hyland, K. (2018). The Essential Hyland. Routledge.
  • Oshima, A., & Hogue, A. (1999). Writing Academic English. Longman.
  • Weissberg, R., & Buker, S. (1990). Writing Up Research: Experimental Research Report Writing for Students of English. Prentice Hall. Check it again
  • Ramsay, S., Barker, M., & Jones, P. (1999). Academic adjustment of international students in Australian universities. Journal of Higher Education, 30(2), 89-97.
  • Selvadurai, R. (1998). Problems faced by international students in American colleges and universities. Community Review, 16, 1-10.
  • Glasman-Deal, H. (2009). Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English. Imperial College Press.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Language Studies (Other)
Journal Section Review
Authors

Elvedina Ismajli 0009-0009-6381-4216

Veronika Kareva This is me 0000-0003-3797-3730

Early Pub Date December 20, 2024
Publication Date December 25, 2024
Submission Date November 30, 2024
Acceptance Date December 17, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 2 Issue: 2

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APA Ismajli, E., & Kareva, V. (2024). Navigating the Development of English Language Skills in Higher Education. International Journal of English for Specific Purposes, 2(2), 111-115. https://doi.org/10.70870/joinesp.1594239