English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities

The issue of employability of graduates of Malaysian universities has invited intense discussions in print and electronic media, particularly concerning graduate’s English language proficiency. This study presents the findings of a study investigating the initiatives of Malaysian universities in imp...

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Main Authors:	Mohd. Noor, Zainab, Sarudin, Isarji, Mohd. Aminudin, Zaidi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medwell Journals 2017
Subjects:	H Social Sciences (General) L Education (General) PE English
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spelling	iium-571432017-07-03T07:20:11Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/57143/ English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities Mohd. Noor, Zainab Sarudin, Isarji Mohd. Aminudin, Zaidi H Social Sciences (General) L Education (General) PE English The issue of employability of graduates of Malaysian universities has invited intense discussions in print and electronic media, particularly concerning graduate’s English language proficiency. This study presents the findings of a study investigating the initiatives of Malaysian universities in improving student’s English language proficiency. Data were collected based on a seminar participated by representatives from seventeen universities in Malaysia. Findings from the study revealed eight major initiatives to improve the English language proficiency of the students. English Language Enhancement Program (ELEP) was the most popular initiatives implemented by Malaysian universities. The study also discusses relevant challenges in implementing the initiatives. A systematic evaluation of the initiatives was recommended to ascertain that there is accountability and the initiatives are successful in meeting the intended objectives. Medwell Journals 2017 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/57143/1/English%20Language%20Proficiency%20and%20Initiatives%20of%20Malaysian%20Universities.pdf Mohd. Noor, Zainab and Sarudin, Isarji and Mohd. Aminudin, Zaidi (2017) English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities. English Language Proficiency and Initiatives of Malaysian Universities, 12 (1). pp. 1-4. ISSN 1818-5800 E-ISSN 1993-6125 http://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=sscience.2017.1.4 10.3923/sscience.2017.1.4
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description	The issue of employability of graduates of Malaysian universities has invited intense discussions in print and electronic media, particularly concerning graduate’s English language proficiency. This study presents the findings of a study investigating the initiatives of Malaysian universities in improving student’s English language proficiency. Data were collected based on a seminar participated by representatives from seventeen universities in Malaysia. Findings from the study revealed eight major initiatives to improve the English language proficiency of the students. English Language Enhancement Program (ELEP) was the most popular initiatives implemented by Malaysian universities. The study also discusses relevant challenges in implementing the initiatives. A systematic evaluation of the initiatives was recommended to ascertain that there is accountability and the initiatives are successful in meeting the intended objectives.
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author	Mohd. Noor, Zainab Sarudin, Isarji Mohd. Aminudin, Zaidi
author_facet	Mohd. Noor, Zainab Sarudin, Isarji Mohd. Aminudin, Zaidi
author_sort	Mohd. Noor, Zainab
title	English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities
title_short	English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities
title_full	English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities
title_fullStr	English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities
title_full_unstemmed	English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities
title_sort	english language proficiency and initiatives of malaysian universities
publisher	Medwell Journals
publishDate	2017
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English language proficiency and initiatives of Malaysian universities

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