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ERIC Number: EJ1298177
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jul
Pages: 27
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1538-1927
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Hispanic ESL Science Majors Need More Practice Using English for Scientific Purposes
Delgado, Sally J.; Collazo Reyes, Johann J.; Gómez Dopazo, Sofía I.; Rodríguez Díaz, Emmanuel A.; Torres Arroyo, Ketsy M.
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v20 n3 p235-261 Jul 2021
This article addresses concerns about English competencies among Hispanic English as a second language (ESL) science students that perpetuate underrepresentation of Hispanic individuals in scientific discourse. Faculty and student perception surveys completed at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey suggest that Hispanic ESL undergraduates require increased productive competencies in English. Those science majors with weak proficiency in English are significantly disadvantaged and current institutional practices don't address their needs. Recommendations include course development focused on productive competencies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Puerto Rico
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