Standards of English in higher education : issues, challenges and strategies /

"The student demographic of universities today has changed quite dramatically from even a decade ago. As universities seek to internationalise, widen participation and derive attendant reputational and financial benefits, along with greater opportunities for research collaborations and industry...

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Main Author: Murray, Neil, 1960- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2016.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.