Chinese ESL Students' Perceptions of Academic Writing in English in Malaysian Universities

Autor/inn/en	Jiang, Shuyi; Lee, Kam-Fong; Ang, Chin-Siang
Titel	Chinese ESL Students' Perceptions of Academic Writing in English in Malaysian Universities
Quelle	In: PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 63 (2022), S.93-122 (30 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0125-2488
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Student Attitudes; Academic Language; Chinese; Writing Skills; Study Abroad; College Students; Foreign Students; Writing Difficulties; Writing Strategies; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Schülerverhalten; Academic; Language; Languages; Akademiker; Sprache; Wissenschaftssprache; China; Chinesen; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Collegestudent; Schreibstörung; Schreibtechnik
Abstract	The literature suggests that academic writing skills have a significant impact on the academic success of university students. Many Chinese ESL students, in particular, struggle with mastering these skills while studying abroad. The purpose of this mixed-methods study is to explore Chinese international students' perceptions of academic writing challenges in English as well as to identify the strategies they use to overcome these challenges. The study surveyed 200 Chinese international students studying in Malaysian universities. Qualitative follow-up interviews were also conducted with 12 students to uncover their perceived challenges and coping strategies. The study found that students felt their limited academic writing skills and language problems hindered their ability to write. Nonetheless, the course materials and the additional handouts provided by instructors helped students improve their academic writing skills. Moreover, students considered both instructor-centered learning and peer guidance as effective approaches to improving their academic writing skills. The study concludes with a detailed explanation of the difficulties associated with academic writing skills among ESL students. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Chulalongkorn University Language Institute. Prem Purachatra Building, Chulalongkom University, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. Tel: +66-2-218-6092; Fax: +66-2-218-6104; e-mail: pasaa.editor@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.culi.chula.ac.th/publicationsonline/home_p1.php
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01