This edited book examines the use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in a variety of international higher education contexts. The internationalization of education indicated by increasing mobility of students, staff and ideas, as well as by policies and programmes put in place to facilitate educational exchange - has led to increasing adoption of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) for educational purposes. In this book, the authors present the results of empirical research into the implementation, assessment, development and use of EMI programmes in different settings, presenting the case for more structured training of teachers and staff. It will be of interest to second/foreign language teaching and administrative staff, as well as anyone else involved in teaching in English at higher education level.

Shows how English as a Medium of Instruction demands quality in higher education Explores the training needs of teaching and administrative staff involved in EMI Provides empirical evidence of the outcomes of EMI in higher education

Autorentext

María Luisa Carrió-Pastor is a Professor of English Language at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain.

Inhalt
Chapter 1. Introduction (María Luisa Carrió-Pastor Universitat Politècnica de València).- SECTION 1. POLICY INTO PRACTICE.- Chapter 2. Coherence in language policy making in tertiary education (Elena Orduna Nocito and Gretchen Obernyer Universidad Francisco de Vitoria).- Chapter 3. A systematic review of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in higher education institutions. The case of a business school (Gisela Sanahuja Vélez, Gabriela Ribes Giner and Ismael Moya Clemente Universitat Politècnica de València).- SECTION 2. TRAINING ISSUES.- Chapter 4. Observation as a tool to facilitate the professional development of taeching faculty involved in English as a medium of instruction: trainer and trainee perspectives (Rupert Herington University of Leeds).- Chapter 5. Identifying in-service support needs for lecturers working in EMI contexts (Ben Beaumont Trinity College London).- Chapter 6. Designing a language programme based on the needs of university administrative staff: a case study (Julia Zabala Delgado Universitat Politècnica de València).- SECTION 3. SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION.- Chapter 7. English as a Medium of Instruction: What about pragmatic competence? (María Luisa Carrió-Pastor Universitàt Politecnica de València).- Chapter 8. An exploration of perceptions of faculty members and students: The effects of English-medium instruction on language ability (Elif Kir and Asl Kyüz Istanbul Medeniyet University).- Chapter 9. Teaching through English: The case of international commerce (Javier Muñoz de Prat Universidad Europea de Valencia, Universidad Católica de Valencia).- Chapter 10. Neurosensory auditory stimulation and English as a Medium of Instruction (Cristina Perez-Guillot Universitàt Politecnica de València).