An analysis of workplace English speaking courses for university engineering students in the Kwara State of Nigeria

Solihu, Abdulateef and Abdul Latif @ Bapoo, Lilisuriani (2020) An analysis of workplace English speaking courses for university engineering students in the Kwara State of Nigeria. Journal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature, 1 (3). pp. 25-35. ISSN 2732-4605

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Abstract

The globalization of world markets which has led to the hegemony of English language over other languages requires graduates from different fields of specialization to equip themselves with English communication skills to communicate effectively in local and international workplace contexts. This study was conducted to investigate the English speaking skills needed by engineering students in the Kwara states of Nigeria. A survey was carried out to compare how the respondents’ (undergraduate engineering students and industry workers in the Kwara State of Nigeria) self-rated their speaking interaction and production skills and to observe their perception of the importance of speaking interaction and production sub skills for workplace communication. The study concluded with suggestions for creating a better perception of the importance of English speaking skills among engineering students and creating a better workplace English curriculum so that students’ workplace speaking skills can be improved.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4117/82535
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Needs Analysis, English Speaking Skills, Workplace, English Speaking Courses, University Engineering Students
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages
Depositing User:	Dr Lilisuriani Latif
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2020 09:37
Last Modified:	21 Jun 2024 16:16
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/82535

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