Policy analysis of the English graduation benchmark in Taiwan

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Date
2012-09
Authors
Shih, Chih-Min
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Faculty of Education, University of the Free State
Abstract
To nudge students to study English and to improve their English proficiency, many universities in Taiwan have imposed an English graduation benchmark on their students. This article reviews this policy, using the theoretic framework for education policy analysis proposed by Haddad and Demsky (1995). The author presents relevant research findings, and concludes that this policy does not achieve the intended goals. It is suggested that policymakers reconsider this English graduation benchmark.
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English graduation benchmark, Taiwan, University students, Washback, Policy analysis
Citation
Shih, C. M. (2012). Policy analysis of the English graduation benchmark in Taiwan. Perspectives in Education, 30(3), 60-68.