Affiliation:
1. Westminster International University in Tashkent
Abstract
A number of English medium instruction universities in Uzbekistan increasing considerably. Most of these universities deliver English for Academic Purposes module (it is also called Academic English in some universities). This article highlights the importance of assessment in English for Academic Purposes modules delivered in Level 3 (Foundation Studies) in an English medium university in Uzbekistan. The paper critically evaluates an essay and explains why preference has been given to portfolio assessment.
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