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Colombian University Students' Experiences as Users of the English Language during International Mobility

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  • Author(s): Paula Vanessa Bello (ORCID Paula Vanessa Bello (ORCID 0009-0004-0348-3527); Melba Libia Cárdenas (ORCID Melba Libia Cárdenas (ORCID 0000-0003-0028-2506)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    PROFILE: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development. 2024 26(1):149-165.
  • Publication Date:
    2024
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
    Tests/Questionnaires
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Carrera 30 No. 45-03 Ciudad Universitaria, Bogotá, Colombia. Tel: +571-3165000 Ext.16780; Fax: +571-3165000 Ext.16780 or 16773; e-mail: rprofile_fchbog@unal.edu.co; Web site: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      17
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Student Attitudes; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Study Abroad; Foreign Countries; College Students; Language Usage; Communicative Competence (Languages); Language Attitudes; Language Proficiency; Learner Engagement; English for Academic Purposes; Interpersonal Competence; Intercultural Communication
    • Subject Terms:
      Colombia
    • ISSN:
      1657-0790
      2256-5760
    • Abstract:
      This exploratory case study analyzes Colombian university students' experiences as English users during international mobility. Data collected through surveys and interviews were examined based on content analysis and principles of grounded theory. The students' self-perceived English proficiency and communicative performance before and during international mobility were analyzed, while challenging areas were identified. The results evidence that mobility students have insufficient levels of English proficiency to engage in academic and social activities due to inadequate production skills and a lack of practice. The students also perceive university academic English opportunities for practice as basic, and they underutilize practice spaces. Nonetheless, they highlight that active engagement in autonomous language exposure and developed interpersonal skills positively impact their perception of language performance.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1412414