TY  - JOUR
T1  - English Language Proficiency and Initiatives of Malaysian Universities
AU - Noor, Zainab Mohd AU - Sarudin, Isarji AU - Aminudin, Zaidi Mohd 
JO  - The Social Sciences
VL  - 12
IS  - 1
SP  - 1
EP  - 4
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1818-5800
DO  - sscience.2017.1.4
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=sscience.2017.1.4
KW  - English language proficiency
KW  -employability skills
KW  -Malaysian university students
KW  -meeting
KW  -seminar
AB  - The issue of employability of graduates of Malaysian universities has invited intense discussions
in print and electronic media, particularly concerning graduate’s English language proficiency. This study
presents the findings of a study investigating the initiatives of Malaysian universities in improving student’s
English language proficiency. Data were collected based on a seminar participated by representatives from
seventeen universities in Malaysia. Findings from the study revealed eight major initiatives to improve the
English language proficiency of the students. English Language Enhancement Program (ELEP) was the most
popular initiatives implemented by Malaysian universities. The study also discusses relevant challenges in
implementing the initiatives. A systematic evaluation of the initiatives was recommended to ascertain that there
is accountability and the initiatives are successful in meeting the intended objectives.
ER  -