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Direct linkBruen, Jennifer; Kelly, Niamh – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2017
This paper considers the position of university language students whose mother tongue is other than the medium of instruction. Specifically, it investigates the attitudes and experiences of non-native English speakers studying either German or Japanese as foreign languages at an English-medium university. The findings indicate that the non-native…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Student Diversity, Language of Instruction, Cultural Influences
Helm, Francesca; Guarda, Marta – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2015
English-medium instruction (EMI) is increasingly being introduced not only in universities in northern Europe but also in central and southern countries, such as Italy. However, the competences and concerns of the lecturers involved are not always considered when such developments are introduced, and support or training may not be offered. This…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Teacher Competencies, Language Skills
Alhamami, Munassir – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2015
This study investigates Arab university scientists' views of the status of English and Arabic in the 21st century, and their attitudes towards using English and Arabic as media of instruction in science faculties in the Arab world. Twenty-seven science instructors at a Saudi University coming from different backgrounds responded to a written…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Language of Instruction, English (Second Language), Semitic Languages
Sieglová, Dagmar; Stejskalová, Lenka; Kocurová-Giurgiu, Ioana – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2017
The job expectations and requirements of the information age bring with them a need for a change in teaching and studying. A quantitative approach to working with information and a frontal style of teaching, still a wide practice in many institutions, no longer seem to be suitable preparation for current students' needs. One of the areas affected…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Higher Education, Educational Change, Second Language Instruction
Pitkänen, Kari K.; Siddall, Roy; Lehtonen, Tuula – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2013
The internationalization of European higher education and the corresponding proliferation of international Master's degree programmes are creating plurilingual educational environments that potentially enhance linguistic diversity. However, there is concern that the focus on English as the sole medium of instruction in such programmes could have…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Foreign Students, International Education, Internet
Schaffner, Sabina – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2013
This article explores the impact of language policy issues on program development and management at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich Language Center. Based on the analysis of the language policy approach of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, the article reflects both current practices and policy elements with the help of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Universities, Language of Instruction
