XLIII Международная филологическая научная конференция

The CEFR and advanced specialist writers in English-medium instruction

Robert Wilkinson
Докладчик
доцент
Maastricht University, Netherlands

ауд. 12, Административный корпус
2014-03-13
16:10 - 16:25

Ключевые слова, аннотация

The C1 and C2 level writing descriptors of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are poor guidance for the provision of support to advanced specialist writers' proficiency, including PhD candidates. This paper investigates the use of C level descriptors to identify self-efficacy in writing in three groups of early PhD candidates in two disciplines, management sciences and life sciences. The study shows that self-efficacy and confidence rating may assist guidance of writing assistance for early PhD candidates.

Тезисы

In English-medium instruction or integrated content and language learning environments, advanced specialist writers, such as PhD candidates, may be classified as C1 level performers on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). They may receive only limited linguistic support for their writing and risk incurring an impression of little progress in terms of language in their writing. This paper investigates the use of C level descriptors to identify self-efficacy in writing in three groups of early PhD candidates in two disciplines, management sciences and life sciences. The study shows an effect of institution (discipline) and confidence on the candidates’ rating of their performance of a range of advanced writing abilities. Conclusions suggest that self-efficacy and confidence ratings may help to guide the provision of writing assistance in English-medium instruction or integrated environments.