Language and cultural considerations when implementing innovative approaches to assessments: Reflective learning journals and the perception of non-english speaking students

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 54-59

  Zahra, Anne ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO   (New Zealand)

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EID: 84866326341     PISSN: 10963758     EISSN: 23256540     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10963758.2009.10696952     Document Type: Article

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