English Language Development for International Students: Insights from the Top Hosting Business Schools
Maureen Snow Andrade
Utah Valley University, USA
Norman W. Evans and K. James Hartshorn
Brigham Young University, USA
Volume 13: 2018, pp. 79-100; ABSTRACT
The U.S. hosts the largest number of globally mobile students in the world—approximately one million annually. These students seek a quality education and superior English proficiency. Schools of business host the majority of these students. This study explored the perspectives of department heads from schools of business that host large numbers of global learners regarding students’ English language development for professional success and strategies for achieving this goal. Heads of 15 departments responded to an online survey with Likert-scale and open-ended questions. Findings indicate that department heads are aware of the needs of global English language learners, but have not formed intentional strategies and department-wide approaches.
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