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Direct linkShih, Chih-Min – Perspectives in Education, 2012
To nudge students to study English and to improve their English proficiency, many universities in Taiwan have imposed an English graduation benchmark on their students. This article reviews this policy, using the theoretic framework for education policy analysis proposed by Haddad and Demsky (1995). The author presents relevant research findings,…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Policy Analysis, Benchmarking
Peer reviewedMcClendon, Lynne – NASSP Bulletin, 2000
Most states have only a 2-year foreign-language requirement for college-bound students. Two 1999 federal initiatives--the Foreign Language Education Improvement Amendments and the Educational Excellence for All Children Act--provide support for expanding foreign-language education opportunities. Four exemplary Georgia middle-school programs are…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Preparation, Federal Programs, Graduation Requirements
Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Richmond. – 1985
An evaluation report on foreign language activities in the 39 state-supported institutions in Virginia is presented. After an overview of the state of the foreign language discipline, extensive information is provided for the state's two- and four-year institutions on foreign language offerings, enrollments, degrees, class size, state aid,…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Curriculum, College Faculty, College Second Language Programs
