Finding a new voice: challenges facing international (and home!) students writing university assignments in the UK.
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2008
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Third Annual European First Year Experience Conference, May 7–9 2008, University of Wolverhampton, UKAbstract
With the globalisation of education, European universities are accepting increasing numbers of students from outside the EU. Some of these have experienced very different academic cultures from that of their host university, and may face difficulties in adapting to the requirements of their new institution. Even within Europe, academic cultures may vary enormously. One challenge which faces all those studying outside their home country is the task of writing academic essays: often in a foreign language and according to unfamiliar criteria. This paper draws on students’ reflections about the academic writing process in their first year at a UK university, exploring areas where the transition from their previous learning environment presents a challenge. It compares the previous experience of home and international students with respect to length and frequency of written assignments, research and organisation of ideas, language and referencing of sources. What is the best way to support them through the transition, and are we doing enough?Publisher
University of WolverhamptonAdditional Links
http://www2.wlv.ac.uk/celt/events/Findinganewvoice.pptType
Conference contributionLanguage
enDescription
Conference paper. Powerpoint available at http://www2.wlv.ac.uk/celt/events/Findinganewvoice.pptISBN
978-0-9560611-1-9Collections