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Direct linkKaburise, P. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2012
This article, first, identifies the reading characteristics of students enrolled in the foundation provision of the extended degree; then determines the responsiveness of the English curriculum to these characteristics and thinking on literacy development. Using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and the language ability framework…
Descriptors: Language Aptitude, Student Placement, Reading Skills, Statistical Analysis
Peer reviewedNorton, Bonny; Starfield, Sue – Language Testing, 1997
Discusses the lack of clarity in which proficiency in written English was taken into account in the assessment of the academic writing of second-language students at a South African university. Argues that, if universities are to be accountable to their students, the criteria used in the assessment of assignments and examinations should be made…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Faculty, College Students, English (Second Language)
