Malaysian graduates: what and why
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Paper/Presentation Title | Malaysian graduates: what and why |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Darmi, Ramiza (Author) and Albion, Peter (Author) |
Editors | Noor, M. M., Rahman, M. M. and Ismail, J. |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013) |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2013 |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256287823_Malaysian_Postgraduate_Conference_2013_(MPC2013) |
Conference/Event | 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013) |
Event Details | 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013) Event Date 04 to end of 05 Jul 2013 Event Location Sydney, Australia |
Abstract | Malaysians are bilingual, many are trilingual while a few are multilingual; language is essential for communication and to make connection. What do the local graduates need to equip themselves upon graduation? Communication skills as one of the soft skills, in particular the English language are important which is introduced and incorporated into the curriculum of English language courses in public universities in Malaysia. Why is the number of unemployed Malaysian graduates on the rise? The local graduates have done well academically but language proficiency and communication skills seem to be the competitive factors to secure jobs. This article discusses the needs for Malaysian graduates to be competent users of English language. It also draws some of the challenges in teaching English language to Malaysian learners. |
Keywords | Malaysia, English language, globalization, soft skills, communication skills, employment |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 470212. Multicultural, intercultural and cross-cultural studies |
390303. Higher education | |
470401. Applied linguistics and educational linguistics | |
470306. English as a second language | |
399999. Other education not elsewhere classified | |
470210. Globalisation and culture | |
Public Notes | These proceedings are open to public. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q20z0/malaysian-graduates-what-and-why
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