東海大學國際學院 Tunghai University the International College

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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系主任　　東海大學外國語文學系
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期刊論文

排序	年度	名稱
1	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).
2	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.
3	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).
4	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).
5	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)).
6	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).
7	2008	Sims, J. (2008). Tunghai Freshmen English for Non-Majors Program. Tunghai Journal of Humanities, 49, 353-374.
8	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

排序	年度	名稱
1	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.
2	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.
4	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.
5	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.
6	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.
7	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.
8	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.
9	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.
10	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.
11	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.
12	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.
13	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.
14	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.
15	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.
16	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).
17	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-
18	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.
19	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.
20	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.
21	2006	Sims, J. (2006). Successful Freshman English for Non-majors Program. 2006 Taiwan TESOL Conference, National Formosa University, Yun-lin Taiwan, April 8, 2006.
22	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
23	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
24	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

排序	年度	名稱
1	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.

James Sims 幸雅各

James Sims 幸雅各

期刊論文

1

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).

2

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.

3

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).

4

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).

5

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)).

6

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).

7

2008

Sims, J. (2008). Tunghai Freshmen English for Non-Majors Program. Tunghai Journal of Humanities, 49, 353-374.

8

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

1

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.

2

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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.

12

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.

13

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.

14

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.

15

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.

16

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).

17

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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James Sims　幸雅各

James Sims　幸雅各