This research studied the impact of language barriers and cultural experiences on students' perceptions at the University of North Texas. The population of this study were students who had taken a class with a non-native speaking instructor and those who hadn't. Following a mixed-method research approach, online surveys were distributed to the…

This study, using student ratings of lecturers, examines the perceived effect of the lecturers ability to communicate effectively. The relationship between the standard question -- "The lecturer was able to communicate ideas and information clearly" -- and the global rating question -- "Overall, the lecturer is an effective teacher" -- was…