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Degree

Masters in Education, Marietta College, Education, 2006.

Abstract

This research is a study of international students from various parts of the world, particularly from mainland China. It is a comparison study designed to discover the impact of English as a Second Language (ESL) at Marietta College. This research was designed to find if international students who take ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at Marietta College, before they take English 101, have higher test scores in the English 101 classes than international students who only take English 101. It also includes short surveys designed to show how ESL relates to the Faculty and how the International students in the years 2005-2006 perceive the ESL classes. This study involves a random selection of international students from 1995 until December 2005. This research compares the number of ESL courses (0-1+) and the final grades in English 101. This project also included surveys of faculty, as well as the international students that were on campus for the 2005-2006 school years. Initially there was no set ESL program established at Marietta College, but only programs such as English 060 or ESL teacher/tutors to support the new foreign arrivals. During the years 2000-2005, the international students were provided with an in-depth, well-managed ESL program of study to help enhance their learning experience. This research provides information about the impact of ESL on international students at Marietta College.

Keywords

ESL; English Second Language; International Students; Diversity; Multicultural; English 101; ESL Comparison Study

Advisor

M William Bauer

Pages

46p.

Document number: marietta1142301358
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1142301358

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