Interpreting an English Competency Examination: The Frustrations of an ESL Science Student.

Johns, Ann M.

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Publication Date: 1991

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Interpreting an English Competency Examination: The Frustrations of an ESL Science Student.

Johns, Ann M.

Written Communication, v8 n3 p379-401 Jul 1991

Analyzes the case of a Vietnamese-speaking science student who has repeatedly failed an English competency examination that analyzes essay content, rhetorical organization, and preparation for writing. Raises questions regarding the purposes, development, and evaluation of writing competency tests. (RDS)

Descriptors: Case Studies, English (Second Language), English Instruction, Error Analysis (Language), Higher Education, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Minimum Competency Testing, Testing Problems, Writing (Composition), Writing Evaluation

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Language: English

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