Gatekeeping v. marketing: English language proficiency as a university admission requirement in Australia

Bodis, Agnes

doi:10.1080/07294360.2023.2174082

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“…Wang [2] stated that college entrance examination policies aim to distribute and regulate higher education opportunities equally. Bodis [3] thought that English scores in the Gaokao were necessary for admission to Western universities. Bai, C. E., and Chi, W. [4] also supported Gaokao with its function of predicting undergraduate GPAs for all four years in college.…”

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The Comparison between China and Western Education Policy about Applying Universities

2023

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In recent years, higher education has been developing towards internationalization, and the education policy about applying the university in various countries are changing within times. The purpose of this article is to collect data through interviews and questionnaires as well as using comparative analysis method to compare the differences between China and the West university entrance policies. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of the two kinds of policies, thereby providing useful suggestions and complements for policy development.

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The Comparison between China and Western Education Policy about Applying Universities

2023

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“…Predominantly, language tests are used for entry into university programs, for deciding on a profession, government jobs or private sector jobs such as for lawyers, health care professionals, marketing agencies, communication officers, banking institutions as well as to satisfy immigration requirements for some countries (Cummins, 2000;Goundar, 2023b;McNamara, 1998;Shohamy, 2001Shohamy, , 2009. Language testing has emerged due to increase in worldwide migration (Bodis, 2023;Goundar, 2023b), and the consequent demand on immigration policies to require a prospective migrant to demonstrate proficiency in the language of the destination country before their entry into the country is approved (Shohamy & McNamara, 2009, p. 1). Proficiency in the English language plays a crucial role in Fijian society as it is essential for everyday living, academic performance, university entrance, employment opportunities and commerce (Goundar, 2019a;Hopf et al, 2019), among others.…”

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Examining Fijian first-year university students’ English proficiency on CEFR levels

Goundar

2023

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English is the main lingua franca among the various ethnolinguistic groups in Fiji. This results in a sociocultural problem when students enter universities from different high school backgrounds. To this end, this study analysed the level of difference in writing abilities at the beginning of the first year of study and at the end of the first-year program of undergraduate students. The goal was to generate new insights that could inform ongoing efforts towards ameliorating academic English language proficiency in Fiji. The study took place at a university in Fiji where 120 students were sampled at the beginning of the first year and at the end of their first year of university program. This study used the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to evaluate student writing skills and for the development of curricula to meet students’ needs. The study employed quantitative research design to a longitudinal language testing research context. The CEFR was successful in gauging the student’s preparedness for university study and work life. Out of the 120 students, it was observed that from the 62 students who were at the A1 level at the end beginning of the year progressed to levels B1 and B2. Out of 62, 21 moved to B1 where 41 moved to B2. Further, 49 students from A2 level also progressed as 44 of these students had B2 and another 5 made substantial improvement by moving up to C1 level. The findings of this study can be used in improving support systems to enhance the smooth transition of multilingual students from high school through university and into the workforce. The analyses have the potential to provide insights into how Fijian undergraduate students are performing compared to students in other countries and how the EFL curriculum might be adapted to students’ needs.

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The discursive construction of internationalisation in Philippine Catholic university websites

Tenedero

2024

International Studies in Catholic Education

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Gatekeeping v. marketing: English language proficiency as a university admission requirement in Australia

Cited by 3 publications

References 40 publications

The Comparison between China and Western Education Policy about Applying Universities

The Comparison between China and Western Education Policy about Applying Universities

Examining Fijian first-year university students’ English proficiency on CEFR levels

The discursive construction of internationalisation in Philippine Catholic university websites

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