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1. 1. Unpacking the Washback Effect of University Entrance Exams : A Qualitative Study of Uzbekistan’s Students’ Exam Preparation Experiences

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Zarnigor Hotamova; [2024]
   Keywords : Washback; High-stakes University Entrance Exams; Competence-based Curriculum; 21st Century Skills;

   Abstract : The evolving nature of education emphasizes the importance of fostering 21st-century skills. To align with the requirements of the contemporary era, Uzbekistan introduced its new competency based National Curriculum, highlighting the development of 21st century skills. READ MORE

3. 2. Assessing English Proficiency in the Age of Globalization : The Case of IELTS

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Bahman Mehraban; [2022]
   Keywords : Globalization; General Training IELTS; LOCNESS Corpus; Coh-Metrix;

   Abstract : This study investigates the use and relevance of the most widely used test of English proficiency in the era of globalization, i.e. IELTS. It discusses different versions of the test along with their corresponding components. READ MORE

4. 3. Understanding the factors behind Chinese students’ speech proficiency of English as a foreign language

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

   Author : Ellinor Karlsson; [2021]
   Keywords : SLA; Speech proficiency; Chinese english education;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to understand the factors behind Chinese student’s English-speaking proficiency. The hypothesis formed to answer this issue follows: “Large factors influencing Chinese students’ English speech proficiency is an examination-oriented education system, degree of childhood exposure to English and motivational, stress-free learning environments. READ MORE

5. 4. Social Networks, Group Cohesion & Collaborative Learning : A Case Study of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Training Institute

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Zeeshan Shahid; [2016]
   Keywords : Social Networks; Blended Setting; Collaborative Learning; Lingua Franca; Social Exchange; Social Comparison; Connectivism; Content Analysis; Clusters;

   Abstract : The study examines the role of social networks’ in collaborative group working within a blended setting. Lingua Franca, Pakistan, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) training institute, has been investigated as a case study for the aforementioned research question. READ MORE

6. 5. Are Nordic students prepared foruniversity courses taught in English? : Comparing the Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish pre-university English language syllabuses with international requirements for university entry.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Sanjin Pecikoza; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Due to globalization and the importance of having a single lingua franca in academia, the number of international university courses taught in English—so called English medium instruction (EMI) has been steadily increasing. All students, national and international, are required to pass a certain linguistic threshold in order to be able to apply for a university program. READ MORE