'The English is not the same': challenges in thesis writing for second language speakers of English

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aut.researcherStrauss, Pat
dc.contributor.authorStrauss, P
dc.date.accessioned2011-11-29T00:28:27Z
dc.date.available2011-11-29T00:28:27Z
dc.date.copyright2011-08-30
dc.date.issued2011-08-30
dc.description.abstractIn this article I describe my interaction as an English for academic purposes (EAP) practitioner with a supervisor and her two postgraduate international students, both of whom were second language speakers of English (L2). Because of linguistic and relationship issues the supervisory experience for the parties was challenging and frustrating. I discuss the implications of this research and suggest that while linguistic difficulties impact negatively on the supervisory relationship this is exacerbated by the differing assumptions and expectations of the stakeholders. I argue, however, that what is regarded as ‘acceptable’ English at our institutions has not been sufficiently interrogated and the belief that English as a native language (ENL) is the only acceptable variety of English needs further investigation. Such an investigation needs to take place in a forum where the less powerful voices of the EAP practitioners and the students will not be marginalised.
dc.identifier.citationTeaching in Higher Education, vol. 17(3), pp.283-293.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/13562517.2011.611871
dc.identifier.issn1356-2517 (print) 1470-1294 (online)
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/2845
dc.publisherTaylor and Francis
dc.relation.isreplacedby10292/3420
dc.relation.isreplacedbyhttp://hdl.handle.net/10292/3420
dc.relation.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2011.611871
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dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.subjectAcademic English
dc.subjectLanguage standards
dc.subjectL2 students
dc.subjectThesis supervision
dc.subjectLanguage support
dc.title'The English is not the same': challenges in thesis writing for second language speakers of English
dc.typeJournal Article
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