scholarly journals English Language Proficiency Profile: A Case Study of the Communication Skills of Deaf Students in the Undergraduate Program in Quezon, Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-42
Author(s):  
Mary Rose Cabreros
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Deaf Students ◽  
Undergraduate Program

scholarly journals PENTINGNYA PENERAPAN IMO RESOLUTION A.918 (22) TENTANG STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES BAGI DECK OFFICER DI KAPAL

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suryo Guritno
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
World Economy ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Shipping Industry ◽  
The World ◽  
Increasing Demand

<p>Progress in technology has make a method of delivery of goods that more and more efficient and effective of various modes of transportation. For four the last decade, the number of estimates trade in the sea has increase fourfold , from 8 trillion tons a nautical miles in 2008 (ICS : 2010). Throughout the 20th century , shipping industry the world has experienced the trend of increased the total volume of trade. The industrialized and liberalization the various peoples  triggered free trade and increasing demand for consumer products. In spite of multilateral diplomatic problems among nations , the development of world economy was advanced has caused the limits of the country began disguised, trade ships with any nationality , can be easily do their activities in any country , a ship that is manned by sailors of another race will interact with the parties outside the ship which certainly have different languages. The importance of english language proficiency in this context is to support boat safety because of several factors the case study of an accident of a vessel which is often occur because of a misunderstanding in communications where take care of less officer to take control of the english that well. The problems discussed in this journal is communication between a ship or bridge to bridge communication , and interen vessel in communication related to operational above a ship. Where the data in extract derived from case study accident a ship which occurs because<br />misunderstanding different language used above the ship it self .</p><p><strong>Keywords : Brige to Bridge, shipwreck, Deck Officer, Marine Communication Standard</strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p>Kemajuan teknologi telah membuat metode pengiriman barang yang semakin efisien dan efektif dari berbagai moda transportasi. Selama empat dekade terakhir, jumlah perkiraan perdagangan di laut telah meningkat empat kali lipat, dari hanya 8 triliun ton per mil laut pada tahun 2008 (ICS : 2010). Sepanjang abad ke-20, industry perkapalan dunia telah mengalami kecenderungan peningkatan total volume perdagangan. Meningkatnya industrialisasi dan liberalisasi ekonomi berbagai bangsa telah memicu perdagangan bebas dan miningkatnya permintaan untuk produk-produk konsumen. Terlepas dari persoalan diplomatik multilateral antar bangsa, perkembangan ekonomi dunia yang begitu pesat telah menyebabkan batas-batas negara mulai tersamarkan, kapal-kapal niaga dengan kebangsaan manapun, dapat dengan mudah melakukan kegiatannya di negara manapun, yang berarti suatu kapal yang diawaki oleh pelaut dari bangsa lain akan berinteraksi dengan pihak-pihak di luar kapalnya yang tentu saja memiliki bahasa yang berbeda. Pentingnya penguasaan bahasa Inggris dalam hal ini adalah untuk menunjang keselamatan kapal karena adanya beberapa faktor studi kasus kecelakaan kapal yang sering terjadi karena adanya kesalahpahaman dalam berkomunikasi dimana perwira jaga kurang menguasai bahasa Inggris dengan baik. Permasalahan yang akan dibahas pada jurnal ini adalah komunikasi antar kapal atau Bridge to Bridge Communication, maupun interen vessel in communication yang berhubungan erat dengan operasional diatas kapal. Dimana data yang di ambil berasal dari studi kasus kecelakaan kapal yang terjadi karena kesalahpahaman perbedaan bahasa yang<br />digunakan di atas kapal itu sendiri.</p><p><strong>Kata kunci : Komunikasi antar kapal, Kecelakaan kapal, Deck Officer, Standard Marine</strong><br /><strong>Communication</strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p>

scholarly journals Technical communication pedagogical model (TCPM) for Malaysian vocational colleges

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. A. Jamaludin ◽  
N. Alias ◽  
D. DeWitt ◽  
M. M. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Technical Communication ◽  
English Language ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Perceived Importance

Abstract Poor mastery of technical communication skills has affected the employability of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) graduates. This has arisen from the lack of communication between TVET institutions and the industry when designing a curriculum for technical communication skills development. In Malaysia, little emphasis is given to developing this skill. Therefore, the current study seeks to develop a technical communication pedagogical model (TCPM) by identifying the pertinent objective, content of learning, method of delivery and assessment method of TCPM, and the effect of the perceived importance of English language proficiency on the relationships of the pertinent curriculum components of TCPM. A survey questionnaire was developed and validated for content validation by seven experts from local industry and TVET institutions. A total of 205 English language instructors in Malaysian vocational colleges (MVC) were selected using a stratified random sampling method and responded to the questionnaire. Their responses were analyzed using the partial least square-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Analysis of reliability, discriminant and convergent validity, significance of relationship, predictive accuracy (R2), predictive relevance (Q2), effect size (f2), and mediation analysis was conducted to test the model. The overall findings indicated that all constructs have a positive and significant effect on perceived importance of TCPM (Objective: p = 0.012, t = 2.249, content of learning: p = 0.032, t = 1.852, assessment method: p = 0.000, t = 4.196), except for method of delivery (p = 0.301, t = 0.522). The coefficient of determination level is moderate (R2 = 0.526). Analysis of effect size (f2) indicates a small effect size for all constructs (objective: f2 = 0.032, content of learning: f2 = 0.027, assessment method: f2 = 0.116), except for method of delivery with an effect size of 0.002. In addition, this model achieved acceptable predictive relevance (Q2 = 0.316). On the other hand, the mediation analysis indicates that the perceived importance of English language proficiency only functions as a complementary partial mediator for content of learning and assessment method construct. In short, the TCPM model includes having the relevant objectives, content of learning, method of delivery and assessment method for implementing technical communication in MVC, components which are less emphasized in the current curriculum. It is hoped that, with its implementation in the MVC, graduate employability can be enhanced.

scholarly journals Addressing air traffic controllers’ English language proficiency needs: Case of Zenata Airport

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-183
Author(s):  
Ghania Mekkaoui ◽  
Noureddine Mouhadjer
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Air Traffic ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Air Traffic Controllers

The current paper is a contribution to the field of ESP in aviation industry in an Algerian context. It was conducted in Zenata –Messali el Hadj Airport. It was a case study research that is intended to explore the English language deficiencies and problems Algerian air traffic controllers may face in their work, as well as to identify their lacks, needs and wants. To overcome their    difficulties a needs identification and analysis was conducted thanks to various instruments: interviews, a questionnaire, classroom observation. The results indicated that all informants involved in the current research were aware of the importance of the English language in aviation industry, as low proficiency in this language might lead to misunderstanding, and dangerous situations. Air traffic controllers reveal their need to develop their language proficiency namely in speaking and listening skills with special focus on vocabulary and grammar. To conclude English language is important in aviation industry. A good mastery of this language helps avoid misunderstanding and keep aviation safety. Thus, Algerian air traffic controllers need to enhance their English language ability thanks to appropriate English courses and well trained ESP teachers. Keywords: ESP; English Language Proficiency; Air Traffic Controllers; English for Aviation.

scholarly journals A case study on the need of English language proficiency in academic research

2021 ◽  
pp. 73-89
Author(s):  
ATHIRA P SHAJI
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Individual Researcher ◽  
The Universe

Wale, B. D., et.al. (2021) English language is very important throughout the universe. It is important because it will improve student’s self-efficiency for writing and also it will improve their motivation to write. The importance of English is that it makes successful paper publications in reputed international journals which improves the profile of individual researcher and academic institutions [1]. Rao, V. C. S.

scholarly journals The Use of Humour in EFL Classrooms: Comparative Conversational Analysis Case Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Sahar Ali Fadel ◽  
Abdullah Al-Bargi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Conversational Analysis ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Proficiency Levels ◽  
Efl Classrooms

Utilising a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach, the current case study investigates the characteristics and frequency of the usage of verbal humour that positively or negatively affects the Saudi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) tertiary-level students across two different English language proficiency levels. The participants included 42 EFL teachers and 138 male EFL students from the English Language Institute (ELI) in King Abdulaziz University. The students were enrolled in the beginners (E101) and intermediate (E104) English language proficiency levels. The mixed-methods approach was implemented using audio and video recordings and a questionnaire as the data collection instruments. The findings stated the four main characteristics of both positive and negative verbal humours in Saudi EFL classrooms. These findings revealed that humour was more frequently used at the intermediate than at the beginner level, and that the most effective forms of humour at both levels involved language play, irony, jokes, and self-defeating humour. Suggestions, recommendations, pedagogical implications have also been presented.

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