Linguistics Colloquium | Post-enrollment language assessment in an English-as-a-Lingua-Franca setting: Implications for Diagnostic testing in English-medium university, Jan. 27

The Linguistics Colloquium series presents Dr. Yogesh Sinha discussing “Post-enrolment language assessment in an English-as-a-Lingua-Franca setting: Implications for Diagnostic testing in English-medium university” on Friday, Jan. 27,  from 12:55 to 1:50 p.m. in-person in Gordy 211 and via Microsoft Teams.

Sinha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Ohio University.

For more information, contact Dr. David Bell, Chair of Linguistics at Ohio University, at belld@ohio.edu.

Abstract: English L2 skills have shown to have a positive relationship with academic performance in university programs: in English speaking countries (Elder, Bright, & Bennett, 2007; Humphreys et al., 2012); in ELF contexts (Chen, 2011; Meara, et al. 1997; Waring & Nation, 2004; Hsueh-Chao & Nation, 2000). Interest in the post-enrolment language assessment (PELA) originated in Australia, New Zealand and other traditional English-speaking, ‘L2’, contexts. However, there are limited studies on PELA--assessment in ELF EMI contexts to identify potential “at-risks” students. The discussion concludes with the importance of PELA considering the rapidly emerging/ increasing ELF EMI contexts globally; brings into focus the university English placement testing online by seeking answers to the question of a perceived experience of international students who enter undergraduate programs through producing a sufficient IELTS score, in comparison to students who enter international undergraduate studies via an intensive English or EAP pathway program.