English Language Proficiency and Academic Performance of Undergraduate International Students

1988 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
International Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency

scholarly journals Impact of English Proficiency on Academic Performance of International Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-71
Author(s):  
Nara M. Martirosyan ◽  
Eunjin Hwang ◽  
Reubenson Wanjohi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
International Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Senior Year ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Impact

Using an ex-post facto, non-experimental approach, this research examined the impact of English language proficiency and multilingualism on the academic performance of international students enrolled in a four-year university located in north central Louisiana in the United States. Data were collected through a self-reported questionnaire from 59 students who were in their sophomore, junior or senior year of college. Statistical analyses revealed significant differences in language proficiency and multilingualism in relation to academic performance. The highest mean GPA was evident among students who had reported high levels of self-perceived English language proficiency, and among students who spoke at least three languages.

scholarly journals What happens to international students’ english after one semester at university?

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 4.1-4.17
Author(s):  
Neomy Storch ◽  
Kathryn Hill
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Language Test ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
The Impact

There is a common expectation, particularly amongst international students, that studying in an English-medium university should automatically produce a significant improvement in their English language skills. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that this is not necessarily the case.This paper reports on a study which investigated the impact of one semester of study at a university on the English language proficiency of a sample of 40 international students. This was measured by comparing the students’ scores on a diagnostic English language test at the beginning and end of their first semester. A comparison of discourse measures of writing in terms of fluency, complexity and accuracy was also undertaken. Background information, including details of ESL support, if any, was collected for all participants via questionnaires, and interviews were conducted with a subset of the participants.It was found that studying in an English-medium university generally led to an improvement in English language proficiency. The paper identifies a number of factors which appear to support language development, as well as factors that may inhibit it.

The discursive (mis)representation of English language proficiency

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Agnes Bodis
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
International Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
International Education ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Media Representation ◽  
The Media

Abstract International education constitutes a key industry in Australia and international students represent a third of university students at Australian universities. This paper examines the media representation of international students in terms of their English language proficiency. The study applies Critical Discourse Analysis to the multimodal data of an episode of a current affairs TV program, Four Corners, and social media comments made to the episode. Using Social Actor Analysis, the study finds that the responsibility for declining standards at universities is assigned to international students through representations of their language use as problematic. This is supported by the visual representation of international students as different. By systematically mapping out the English-as-a-problem discourse, the paper finds that the media representation of language proficiency and language learning is simplistic and naïve and the social media discussion reinforces this. This further contributes to the discursive exclusion of international students.

scholarly journals English language proficiency and academic performance of Nursing Students speaking English as a second language

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Manal F. Alharbi ◽  
Sahar M. Yakout
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Language Acculturation ◽  
Open Questions

Abstract Introduction. Students who speak English as a second language (ESL) may face considerable challenges at English language universities. Aim. To investigate the English language proficiency and academic performance of ESL bachelor’s degree nursing students. Methods. A correlational design was used with a sample of 136 nursing students who completed a structured questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics, variables that affect language proficiency, open questions, and English Language Acculturation Scale (ELAS) to identify their English proficiency. Results. Forty-three percent of the participants experienced difficulty in understanding the second language in clinical practice, 68% experienced challenges in studying the second language, and 47% were embarrassed to speak English. Approximately 71% of the participants had low ELAS scores and 58% had a good grade point average (GPA). Regression analysis revealed that internal motivation, study challenge, and entrance GPA were predictors of academic performance. Conclusions. The results suggest that students’ grades were correlated with their use of English to read and write during their studies. Thus, faculty administrators should have concrete plans for improving and monitoring the English language proficiency of students throughout their enrolment.

scholarly journals English Language Proficiency and its Relationship with Academic Performance and the Nurse Licensure Examination

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado ◽  
Marianne G. Sotelo ◽  
Liza Marie M. Ramirez ◽  
Maylin P. Habaña ◽  
Rosana Grace Belo-Delariarte
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Nursing School ◽  
Licensure Examination

Past researches have shown that various factors influence students’ success in nursing school and the Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE). Such factors should be studied as foundations of the nursing programs. Problems with proficiency in the language used by the instructor to teach curricular courses may be considered a barrier to effective learning and academic success. This study ascertained the influence of English language proficiency to the academic performance of students in professional nursing courses and the NLE. This study employed a retrospective descriptive correlational study design. Secondary analysis of data sets of 141 nursing students in one nursing school in the Philippines was performed. Pearson’s r was used to determine the correlation between variables. Findings showed that there were significant correlations between academic performance and the Verbal Ability subscale of the Nursing Aptitude Test (p=.003) and the three English courses included in the nursing curriculum (p=.000). There were also significant correlations between the NLE ratings and Verbal Ability (p=.000) and the three English courses (p=.000). English language proficiency is an important factor in determining academic and licensure success of nursing students. Nursing schools must ensure that approaches in improving students’ English language proficiency must be well integrated into the undergraduate nursing program.

scholarly journals English Language Proficiency and Its Relationship with Academic Performance and the Nurse Licensure Examination

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado ◽  
Marianne Sotelo ◽  
Liza Marie Ramirez ◽  
Maylin Habaña ◽  
Rosana Grace Belo-Delariarte
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Nursing School ◽  
Licensure Examination

Background: Studies have shown that various factors influence students’ success in nursing school and the Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE). Such factors should be studied as foundations of the nursing programs. Problems with proficiency in the language used by the instructor to teach curricular courses may be considered a barrier to effective learning and academic success.Purpose: This study ascertained the influence of English language proficiency on the academic performance of students in professional nursing courses and the NLE.Methods: This study employed a retrospective descriptive correlational study design. Secondary analysis of existing research data sets of 141 nursing students in one nursing school in the Philippines was performed. Pearson’s r was used to determine the correlation between variables.Results: Findings showed that there were significant correlations between academic performance and the Verbal Ability subscale of the Nursing Aptitude Test (p=0.003) and the three English courses included in the nursing curriculum (p=0.000). There were also significant correlations between the NLE ratings and Verbal Ability (p=0.000) and the three English courses (p=0.000).Conclusion: English language proficiency is an important factor in determining the academic and licensure success of nursing students. Nursing schools must ensure that approaches in improving students' English language proficiency must be well integrated into the undergraduate nursing program.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship Among International Students' English Self-efficacy, Using English to Learn Self-efficacy, and Academic Self-efficacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-hsuan Wang ◽  
Jamie Harrison ◽  
Victoria Cardullo ◽  
Xi Lin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
English Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

One of the major challenges for international students to pursue academic goals in the United States is English language proficiency, which often negatively affects academic success. Even students with confidence in their English language proficiency encounter challenges using English in class. Previous research indicates self-efficacy positively predicts English language proficiency and academic achievement. Therefore, the current study hypothesized a model using self-efficacy in using English to learn as a mediator between English and academic self-efficacy. The structural equation modeling results indicate English self-efficacy indirectly influenced international students’ academic self-efficacy through their using English to learn self-efficacy. Findings suggest using English and using English to learn self-efficacy are two distinct constructs. These results warrant academic English support for non-native English speaking international students.    

scholarly journals The Antecedents and Outcomes of Host National Connectedness: A Study of International Students in New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Alicia Bethel
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
International Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cultural Distance ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Cultural Inclusion

<p>While research on international students’ acculturative outcomes typically indicates that they generally thrive, one common source of struggle, noted by practitioners, researchers, educators, and the students themselves, is their inability to form connections with locals. Situated within the stress and coping and cultural learning frameworks of acculturation research, this study (N = 1527) examines the antecedents and outcomes of host national connectedness (HNC) among international students in New Zealand. Results indicate that both individual (age, gender, English language proficiency, and the motivation to belong) and contextual (cultural distance and perceived cultural inclusion) predict international students ability to connect with New Zealanders. Contextual variables explain additional variance in HNC above and beyond that explained by the individual variables. Results also provide support for the important role of connections in overall adjustment outcomes, as host national connectedness mediates the relationship between cultural distance, cultural inclusion in the classroom, and English language proficiency and both socio-cultural and psychological adaptation. Hence, host national connectedness serves as the mechanism through which international students attain positive psycho-social adjustment during the acculturation process. Applications for international students, institutions, and policy makers are discussed.</p>

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