Two worlds apart? Engineering students’ perceptions of workplace English
Peer reviewed, Journal article
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2023Metadata
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Abstract
This study aims to explore to what extent engineering students’ perceptions of the
role of English in the workplace are affected by their internship and field of study.
Previous research revealed that employers value engineers’ English communication
skills highly. However, mismatches between workplace expectations and engineers’
competencies affect engineers’ employability negatively. To explore this topic, a
survey and interviews were conducted. Results suggest that neither internship
experience nor field of study made any difference in engineering students’ perception
of the role of English in the workplace, which led to a potential mismatch between
their perceptions and workplace expectations.