scholarly journals Business School International Alumni: A Story of Grit

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Maureen Snow Andrade ◽  
Shaylana Davis
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Business School ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Development ◽  
Curriculum And Pedagogy ◽  
Professional Success ◽  
International Alumni ◽  
The U.S

Business is a top choice of study for international students in countries such as the U.S., UK, Australia, and Canada; however, knowledge about the post-graduation experiences of international business school graduates varies across hosting countries and is somewhat limited. Few business schools in the U.S. survey alumni to determine how their learning experiences have impacted their professional success. Fewer still have explored the role of English language proficiency for these graduates. This study collected data from online surveys to examine the on-campus and post-graduation experiences of international alumni to determine factors that impacted their academic and professional success, with an emphasis on English language development. Findings identified five themes—achievement-oriented, long-term commitment, involvement, sense of belonging, and experiential learning. Although participant success was largely due to their own grit, schools of business and their professors could do more to contribute to this success, particularly in the areas of curriculum and pedagogy.

scholarly journals Preventing Long-Term English Learners: Results from a Project-Based Differentiated ELD Intervention Program

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magaly Lavadenz ◽  
Elvira Armas ◽  
Rosalinda Barajas
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Development Program ◽  
English Language Development ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Long Term English Learners

<p>In this article the authors describe efforts taken by a small southern California school district to develop and implement an innovative, research-based English Language Development program to address a growing concern over long-term English Learners (LTELs) in their district. With support from the Weingart Foundation this afterschool program served 3<sup>rd</sup> and 7<sup>th</sup> grade LTELs between 2008–2011 to accelerate language and literacy acquisition and prevent prolonged EL status. Program evaluation results indicated that the intervention was associated with improved English language proficiency as measured by the California English Language Development Test. Results also showed a heightened awareness of effective practices for LTELs among the district’s teachers and high levels of satisfaction among the participants’ parents. This intervention program has implications for classroom-based intervention including project-based learning for LTELs, for targeted professional development, and for further research for the prevention of LTEL status.</p>

A study of Importance of English Language Proficiency in Hospitality Industry and the Role of Hospitality Educators in Enhancing the Same Amongst The Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arati Prabhu ◽  
Prachi Wani
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teaching Learning

The study is undertaken to understand the importance of English language skills in the Indian hospitality industry, and the gaps therein. It studies the challenge as it exists in Pune city, and how AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology has attempted to address the issue(s). The study aims at gathering primary information by means of questionnaires. It sheds light on the gap between existing and desired standards of English proficiency. It also highlights the attempts by the three important stakeholders in order to address the issue. Though, attempts are made from the industry, teachers and students, it is recognized that joint efforts need to be made to tackle the problem collectively and from all sides. It is an urgent calling for innovative teaching learning practices and encouraging sound develop initiatives and commitment. The primary data is across the cross section of Pune hoteliers, teachers and students of the college. The findings reflect the importance of English as the universal medium of communication, and its importance in rendering quality service and importantly.

Earnings of Hispanic Men: The Role of English Language Proficiency

1983 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter McManus ◽  
William Gould ◽  
Finis Welch
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Hispanic Men

scholarly journals Improving English Language Proficiency of Graduate Students by Online Learning Apps available on Smartphone

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 535-543
Author(s):  
Shahida Naz ◽  
Mamuna Ghani ◽  
Shahid Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language Skills

The field of digital literacy is developing rapidly; consequently, the interest of researchers has also shifted now. The current research study was to explore the role of online learning Apps available on smartphones in improving graduate students' English language proficiency. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in this study. Data were collected through a questionnaire that had close-ended and open-ended questions. Questionnaires were distributed among 480 graduate-level students studying in 6 universities of Punjab, Pakistan. Data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 22.0) to find out results in the form of Percentage, Mean Score, Standard Deviation by applying the Independent Sample T-Test. The results of the study demonstrated the potential of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) as an anticipatory approach to improving English language skills. Results showed that students were pleased to use smartphones to improve their English language proficiency. They responded positively about the role of smartphones in improving English language skills. On the basis of findings, the researcher concluded that smartphone plays an important role in improving students' English language proficiency.

scholarly journals Effective Intervention across Socioeconomic Classes for Improvement in Language Outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Afia Kanwal ◽  
Wasima Shehzad
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Effective Intervention ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Language Outcomes ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Early Schooling ◽  
The Difference

Students in higher education bring with them a difference of linguistic abilities that is often due to the difference in socioeconomic status and early schooling. The lack of linguistic capacity hampers academic pace and introduces discrepancies in performance of learners. This paper examines the persistence of socioeconomic differences being translated in educational institutes and their influence on language outcomes and it investigates the role of effective intervention through an action research model by Zuber-Skerritt (1992) called CRASP. It is an experimental study based on a sample of 300 engineering students which examines initial and final evaluation of language proficiency through intervention. The tools used to gather data include demographics, language test of writing and speaking skills and sequential assessment. The results showed that intervention is helpful for enhancing language proficiency nonetheless; the improvement rate is nearly negligible and requires a long-term plan to impact early disadvantage of exposure.

Sapropterin: A New Therapeutic Agent for Phenylketonuria

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 1466-1473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karly A Hegge ◽  
Kristin K Horning ◽  
Gregory J Peitz ◽  
Kassy Hegge
Keyword(s):  
Safety Profile ◽  
English Language ◽  
Phenylalanine Hydroxylase ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Efficacy Data ◽  
Safety And Efficacy

Objective: To summarize the role of pharmacotherapy in the management of phenylketonuria (PKU) and to review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy data, and safety profile of sapropterin for this indication. Data Sources: A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (1966–May 2009), International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (1970–May 2009), and Cochrane database (2008) for the following key words: sapropterin, tetrahydrobiopterin, phenylketonurias, and phenylalanine. Study Selection and Data Extraction: English-language studies involving humans examining the role of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) in the management of PKU were reviewed to evaluate the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy data, and safety profile for sapropterin. All Phase 2 and 3 randomized controlled trials assessing the safety and efficacy of sapropterin were included in this literature evaluation. Data Synthesis: Sapropterin represents the only Food and Drug Administration–approved medication for BH4-responsive PKU, marking an important advance in the treatment of this condition. Among individuals with hyperphenylalaninemia and some residual phenylalanine hydroxylase function, sapropterin can enhance activity of this enzyme to decrease serum phenylalanine concentrations. Sapropterin has been compared with placebo in one Phase 2 and one Phase 3 clinical trial, demonstrating significantly better response rates. Based on available studies, this agent appears to be safe and well tolerated, with adverse event rates similar to those of placebo. However, additional studies are warranted to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of sapropterin therapy. Conclusions: Sapropterin offers a promising therapeutic option for select individuals with BH4-responsive PKU, although long-term data are limited evaluating its safety and efficacy in traditional clinical practice settings. When considering sapropterin therapy, clinicians must consider factors such as cost and patient adherence to drug therapy and/or diet.

scholarly journals Ukrainian-US Relations in the Context of U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities

2019 ◽  
pp. 117-143
Author(s):  
S. Tolstov
Keyword(s):  
Cold War ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Post Cold War ◽  
American President ◽  
2016 Election ◽  
Military Relations ◽  
The U.S ◽  
American Academic

After Donald Trump was elected as the American president, significant changes were observed in the Ukrainian-American relations. These especially included the lifting of embargo on lethal arms supply and the resumption of meetings of the Ukraine-US Strategic Partnership Commission. Contrary to D. Trump’s desire to conclude a U.S. - Russia “Big Deal”, Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress held a bipartisan position on Ukraine supporting the expansion of sanctions on various occasions – from the on-going conflict in Donbas and Russian attempts to influence the 2016 election campaign to imposing obstacles for the supply of Russian weapons to the third countries. Assessments of American academic and political experts do not give reason to believe that the U.S. political circles are ready to move from remote support of Ukraine in the mood of long-term deterrence doctrine to intensive forms of military and military-political participation. Acknowledging Russia’s rejection of the post-Cold War Euro-Atlantic security order, American observers are inclined to suppose that the conflict in Donbas is unlikely to be finally settled. In case of its freezing, this conflict will pose potential or acute threats to the economy and security of Ukraine. Within such a trend Ukraine will play the role of one of the major subjects of long-term tensions and discord in economic and military relations between Russia and the West. 

scholarly journals Perceived structural vulnerabilities among detained noncitizen immigrants in Minnesota

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252232
Author(s):  
Kazumi Tsuchiya ◽  
Olivia Toles ◽  
Christopher Levesque ◽  
Kimberly Horner ◽  
Eric Ryu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Structural Determinants ◽  
Immigration Detention ◽  
The Us ◽  
Immigration Reforms ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Across several decades there has been an unprecedented increase in immigration enforcement including detention and deportation. Immigration detention profoundly impacts those experiencing detention and their family members. An emerging area of research has found that immigrants experience a number of challenges which constrain and limit their decisions, choices, and options for security and integration in the United States due to social, political and structural determinants. These determinants lead to greater structural vulnerabilities among immigrants. The purpose of the current study was to illuminate the perceived vulnerabilities of detained noncitizen immigrants as they are raised and described while attending case hearings at the Bloomington, Minnesota immigration court. Through conducting a thematic analysis of notes derived from third party immigration court observers, three areas of perceived vulnerability were identified. These perceived vulnerabilities include 1) migration and motivations to migrate, 2) structural vulnerabilities (e.g., discrimination, financial insecurity, social ties and family support, stable or fixed residence, English language proficiency, health and mental health) in the US, and 3) challenges in navigating immigration detention. These findings demonstrate that noncitizen immigrants who are undergoing immigration detention are experiencing multiple intersecting vulnerabilities which profoundly impact their lives. Collaborative efforts across sectors are needed to work towards comprehensive immigration reforms including both short-term and long-term solutions to address pressing issues for noncitizens undergoing immigration detention.

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