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English level in bachelor programs in Economics in Colombia: has the goal been reached?

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  • Julio Alonso

    (Universidad Icesi)

  • Daniela Estrada

    (Universidad Icesi)

  • Brigitte Mueces

    (Universidad Icesi)

Abstract

This paper assesses whether college graduates from bachelor programs in Economics in Colombia have achieved the bilingualism goal proposed by the government for 2014. To this end, we use a descriptive approach and inferential statistics (parametric and non-parametric proportions tests) using data from the English module of the standardized test Saber Pro (2011-2015). We find that, at the national level, 54 out of 61 bachelor programs did not meet the goal and that only 7 out of the 21 accredited programs in the country have reached it. These results suggest the need to rethink the public policy of bilingualism in the education of Colombia’s future economists.

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  • Julio Alonso & Daniela Estrada & Brigitte Mueces, 2018. "English level in bachelor programs in Economics in Colombia: has the goal been reached?," Lecturas de Economía, Universidad de Antioquia, Departamento de Economía, issue 89, pages 41-67, Julio - D.
    • Handle: RePEc:lde:journl:y:2018:i:89:p:41-67
    DOI: 10.17533/udea.le.n89a02
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    Keywords

    : English; higher education; Economics programs; educational policy of bilingualism; Saber Pro.;
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    JEL classification:

    • A10 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - General
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General
    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • I28 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Government Policy

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