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.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Business and Professional Communication Quarterly |
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| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2023 |
Keywords
- engineering communication
- engineering English
- higher education
- student perceptions
- workplace English
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)