James Sims 幸雅各

James Sims 幸雅各
職稱 : 教授兼國際學院院長
最高學歷 : Ph.D. - Multilingual/Multicultural Education: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
辦公室電話 : 39000 (PG-IC100)
請益時間 : 請事先預約
E-mail : sims@thu.edu.tw
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院長 東海大學國際學院
學士班主任 東海大學國際學院不分系英語學士班
中心主任 東海大學英語中心
系主任 東海大學外國語文學系
非英語課程擔任課程規劃協調人
密集英文課程主任
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第二外語與外語學習
語言評估
期刊論文
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2016 |
Sims, J. & Kunnan A. J (2016). Developing evidence for a validity argument for an English placement exam from multi-year test performance data. Language Testing in Asia, 6, 1, 1-14. DOI: 10.1186/s40468-016-0024-x. ISSN: 2229-0443 (Springer and MLA). |
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2015 |
Sims, J. (2015). A valid and reliable English proficiency exam: A model from a university language program in Taiwan. English as a Global Language Education (EaGLE) Journal: 1(2), 93-127. Foreign Language Center, National Cheng Kung University & Airiti Press Inc. |
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2013 |
Sims, J. & Liu, J. (2013). Two decades of changes in the English ability of freshmen at a university in Taiwan. Hwa Kang English Journal 19, 23-51. ISSN 2218-8088. (MLA and THCI). |
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2012 |
Yin, M., Sims, J., & Cothran, D. (2012). Scratching where they itch: Evaluation of feedback on a diagnostic English grammar test for university students. Language Assessment Quarterly, 9, 1, 78-104. ISSN: 1543-4303 (SSCI). |
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2012 |
Sims, J. (2012). Perceived changes in the English language ability of freshmen at a university in Taiwan. Journal of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics, 16, 1, 33-54. ISSN: 1345-8353. (LLBA Core and KISS (Korean Index of Social science)). |
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2010 |
Sims, J. (2010). Paper-and Computer-Delivered Reading Exams in Taiwan. Studies in English Language and Literature, 26, 145-157. ISSN: 1028-9739. (THCI). |
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2008 |
Sims, J. (2008). Tunghai Freshmen English for Non-Majors Program. Tunghai Journal of Humanities, 49, 353-374. |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). The Creation of a Valid and Reliable University Proficiency Exam. Tunghai Journal of Humanities, 47, 323-342. |
研討會論文
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2015 |
Sims, J. (2015). A Model of a Valid and Reliable English Proficiency Exam for University Language Programs. The 20th Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics (PAAL) Conference, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, December 5-6, 2015. |
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2014 |
Sims, J. & Kunnan, A. (2014). Developing evidence for a validity argument for an English placement exam from multi-year test performance data. The First Conference of the Asian Association for Language Assessment, Hangzhou, China, October 18-19, 2014. |
3 |
2014 |
Sims, J. (2014). The English Exit Requirement and the Teaching Excellence Project at Tunghai University. Symposium on English Language Exit Requirements in Taiwan, National Chi Nan University, Puli, Taiwan, March 13, 2014. |
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2014 |
Sims, J., Luo, C. & Manno, M. (2014). Extensive reading at Tunghai University. The Theory and Practice of Extensive Reading: The Bridge to Fluency Conference, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, March 7, 2014. |
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2012 |
Sims, J. (2012). Changes in the English Language Ability of Freshmen at a University in Taiwan. The Sixth Conference on College English, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan, October 20, 2012. |
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2011 |
Sims, J. (2011). Good News! Students’ Listening and Speaking Abilities Are Improving. International Conference on EFL Education: Tradition and Innovation, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan, May 28, 2011. |
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2010 |
Sims, J. and Hsieh, Y. H. (2010). Perceived Changes in the English Language Ability of Freshmen at a University in Taiwan. The Fourteen International Conference on Language Instruction of ROCMELIA, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, December 17-19, 2010. |
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2010 |
Sims, J. (2010). The Past and the Present: Analysis of Incoming University Freshmen. The International Conference on TESOL and Translation, Da-Yeh University, Chunghwa, Taiwan, December 10, 2010. |
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2010 |
Sims, J. and Hsieh, Y. H. (2010). Perceived Changes in the English Language Ability of Freshmen at a University in Taiwan. The Fourteen International Conference on Language Instruction of ROCMELIA, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, December 17-19, 2010. |
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2009 |
Sims, J. (2009). Comparison between Paper- and Computer-Delivered Reading Assessments in Taiwan. The Thirteen International Conference on Language Instruction of ROCMELIA, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, October 31- November 1, 2009. |
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2008 |
Sims, J. and Lin, H. T. (2008). An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Tunghai Method to Freshmen English for Non-English Majors. The 2nd National Conference on College English, NCCU, Taipei, Taiwan, March 29, 2008. |
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2007 |
Sims, J. (2007). Results of Moving Toward a Communicative Approach. TESOL 2007 Convention, Seattle, Washington, March 21-24, 2007. Presentation supported by NSC International Grant 96-2914-1-029-002-A1. |
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2007 |
Sims, J. (2007). Teaching English for Global Communication: An Example from Taiwan. Annual 27th Thailand TESOL/Pan-Asian Consortium International Conference 2007, Bangkok, Thailand, January 26-28. 2007. Presentation supported by Tunghai Travel Grant. |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). Current Trends in the English Language Ability of Freshman in Taiwan . 2006 International Conference on Language Teaching & Learning, Huang Kuang University, Taichung, Taiwan, December 6, 2006. |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). A Language Program in Theory, Practice, and Success. 15th International Symposium English Teachers’ Association Conference-Republic of China (ETA 2006), Taipei, Taiwan, November 10-12, 2006. |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). Meeting TEFL Challenges: The Results of a Decade of Changes. The 2006 Asia TEFL International Conference, Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan, August 18-20, 2006 (winner of Asia TEFL Travel Grant Award). |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). A Task-Based, Student-Centered University EFL Program in Taiwan. Korea Association of Teachers of English KATE 2006 Intentional Conference, Seoul, Korea, June 23-24, 2006. Presentation supported by NSC International Grant 95-2914-1-029- |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). A Model for Creating a Reliable and Valid University Proficiency Exam. The 23rd International Conference on English Teaching and Learning in the Republic of China (ROC-TEFL), Wenzao Uruline College, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, May 27-28, 2006. |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). Language Assessment in a Foreign Language Context. International Conference on English Language Education, Fortune Institute of Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, April 28, 2006. |
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2006 |
Sims, J. and Chen, C. Y. (2006). A Decade of Changes in Listening Comprehension for Freshmen. International Conference on English Language Education, Fortune Institute of Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, April 28, 2006. |
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). Successful Freshman English for Non-majors Program. 2006 Taiwan TESOL Conference, National Formosa University, Yun-lin Taiwan, April 8, 2006. |
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2005 |
Sims, J. (2005). A New Dimension in Assessing Oral Communication in a Foreign Language Context. New Dimensions in the Teaching of Oral Communication, 40th RELC International Seminar, Singapore 18-20 April 2005. Presentation supported by NSC Internation |
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2004 |
Sims, J. (2004). Analysis of Incoming Freshmen: Listening Improving, Grammar and Reading Declining. 13th International Symposium and Book Fair on English Teaching, English Teachers Association Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, November 12-14, 2004. Won bes |
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2004 |
Sims, J. (2004). Changes in the Language Ability of Incoming Freshmen in Taiwan. The 9th Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics (PAAL) Conference, Namseoul University, Korea, August 19-20, 2004. |
研究計畫
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2006 |
Sims, J. (2006). A New Dimension in Assessing Oral Communication in a Foreign Language Context. In Anthology Series 47: New Dimension in the teaching of oral communication, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. 240-253. ISBN 9971-74-091-5; ISSN 0129-8895. |