The professional language needs of Economics graduates: Assessment and perspectives in the French context

Taillefer, Gail

doi:10.1016/j.esp.2006.06.003

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“…Despite this, many non-native speakers (NNS) experience language and communication diffi culties, ranging from fi nding the words they need to being able to interrupt, ask for clarifi cation, or spontaneously present or argue for one's views (Charles 2006, Ehrenreich 2010, Rogerson-Revel, 2007, Taillefer 2007. Another sign of language diffi culties is that many NNS experience diffi culties with native speakers (NS).…”

Section: Nas In Europe and Norwaymentioning

confidence: 99%

A Survey of English Use and Needs in Norwegian Export Firms

Hellekjær

2017

HJLCB

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The present needs analysis study uses data from a quantitative survey of language use and needs in 302 export fi rms to identify for which tasks and in which communicative situations English is used, and to what extent language diffi culties are encountered. The survey data are then triangulated with those of two studies of job advertisements. The fi ndings indicate that while a large number of staff in Norwegian export fi rms use English fairly well, many still experience diffi culties involving language profi ciency as well as communication skills. An important implication is that Norwegian institutions of higher education need to meet their students' need for advanced profi ciency in General English, English for Specifi c Purposes as well as the communication skills needed in occupational contexts. The fi ndings also indicate that the prevailing focus on communication skills in recent studies of Business English as a Lingua Franca is inadequate, and that such skills must be complemented with advanced English profi ciency.

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Section: Nas In Europe and Norwaymentioning

confidence: 99%

A Survey of English Use and Needs in Norwegian Export Firms

Hellekjær

2017

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“…Arık (2002), for example, pointed to classify the academic needs of the students attending various faculty and college programs from the perspectives of the discipline teachers. Taillefer(2007) cited by Atai (2011) evaluated the occupational language needs of economics graduates in a French milieu. The findings of study revealed that former students perceived the upper intermediate or advanced levels of all language skills were important in the work-related setting.…”

Section: Journal Of Language Teaching and Research 925mentioning

confidence: 99%

EAP Needs Analysis in Iran: The Case of University Students in Chemistry Department

Rostami¹,

Zafarghandi²

2014

JLTR

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Abstract-Needs specification and analysis are important factors that need to be explored and discussed in language teaching program. Regarding this, an EAP program should be built on both investigating learners' purposes and assessing their needs. The objective of this study was to investigate chemistry students' and instructors' perceptions of the English language needs of these chemistry students. 90 chemistry students and 20 instructors at the Chemistry Colleges of Guilan and Tehran, Iran, were selected. They were asked to fill questionnaires which aimed to tap these participants' views on (a) the prominent statues of English language usage in learners' studies and their upcoming professions; (b) fundamental English abilities required in English educational course; and (c) propositions for improvement of an English language program. Findings obtained from all respondents showed that in terms of academic studies and future works, English is perceived as very important. Similar to their instructors, the students asserted reading in place of the highest skill. They also rated vocabulary and reading speed as the main and writing and reading skills as the slightest importance areas required for their studies. Regarding the third query of the study, the majority of respondents suggested the curriculum that postulates general English in first term heading for three years of particular selective English. The study has implications for improvement of EAP language courses in upper instruction and progress students' English ability for their academic and specialized needs.Index Terms-English for specific purpose, English for academic purpose, need analysis

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“…Two important strands of this argumentative cluster are linguistic pragmatism and economic reason: Studies show that English proficiency is indeed needed at workplaces in Europe (Taillefer, 2007;Vaara, Tienari, Piekkari, & Säntti, 2005) and managers are expected to be proficient in English (Louhiala-Salminen, Charles, & Kankaanranta, 2005). Within the EU, conducting business transactions in English has become standard practice (Ginsburgh & Weber, 2011).…”

Section: The Progressive Perspective: English As a Necessity In A Glomentioning

confidence: 99%

English as a medium of instruction and internationalization at Danish universities: Status, perspectives, and implications for higher education executives

Lueg¹

2015

CLaW

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This paper discusses possible policies to handle English as a medium of instruction for higher education (HE) in Denmark. It summarizes the de-facto status of the institutionalization of English as a lingua franca and EMI inEurope, is to be found in Italy: over 100 faculty members went to court to reverse the process of introducing EMI programs at Milan Polytechnic. The regional administrative court ruled in favor of their point of view (Severgnini, 2015). In Central and Eastern Europe, by contrast, EMI seems to be slowly but steadily on the rise (Coleman, 2006).Whilst proponents point to the benefits of EMI for, amongst other things, content learning and graduate employability, opponents bring up arguments varying from being victimized by cultural imperialism to educational elitism. Both recent research results and public opinions will be presented in the present paper. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the implications of the intensified EMI use for HE practitioners in Denmark.It is intended to present, and comment on, recent insights into the above mentioned research, under consideration and in connection with relevant strands of public opinion. 56 C ommunication & Language at WorkIssue no. 4The following section 2 gives an overview of the status of English and EMI in Denmark. This overview is the basis for the introduction of the 'four perspectives' in research and the public debate on EMI. Perspectives and debate are then explored in section 3. One of the perspectives, the 'cautiously progressive perspective' is largely derived from this author's research on EMI, which will briefly be documented. Finally, in section 4, there will be a discussion of implications inherent in arguments and perspectives as presented in previous sections. The status of English and of English as a medium of instruction in Denmark

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The professional language needs of Economics graduates: Assessment and perspectives in the French context

Cited by 67 publications

References 5 publications

A Survey of English Use and Needs in Norwegian Export Firms

A Survey of English Use and Needs in Norwegian Export Firms

EAP Needs Analysis in Iran: The Case of University Students in Chemistry Department

English as a medium of instruction and internationalization at Danish universities: Status, perspectives, and implications for higher education executives

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