Essays about: "English as a Medium of Instruction EMI"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words English as a Medium of Instruction EMI.
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1. All English and No Code-switching : A thematic analysis of writing behaviours among EMI master's students
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologiAbstract : As a kind of education strategy, English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has become increasingly widespread across the world in recent years. The increased adoption means that many students are performing study activities such as reading, writing, and giving presentations in English all while maintaining and using a native language in other situations. READ MORE
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2. Three Swedish students’ experiences of EMI at three Swedish universities : Semi-structured interviews exploring preparedness, content acquisition and conceptualisations of English
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionenAbstract : This paper aims to explore Swedish students’ experiences of English-medium instruction (EMI) in Swedish higher education. Previous research shows that students’ experiences of EMI in higher education are closely related to attitudes towards the proficiencies of lecturers and peers, which in turn are based on students’ conceptualisations of English. READ MORE
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3. The Global Trend towards English-Medium Instruction : A literature review on EMI/CLIL in a Swedish and European Perspective
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/EngelskaAbstract : This literature review explores the global trend towards implementing English as a medium of instruction in the form of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in countries where English is not an official language. Additionally, the essay analyses stakeholders’ perspectives on English language instruction and Extramural English (EE). READ MORE
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4. Multilingualism and language proficiency : Perspectives from students in English medium schools in Sweden and the United Arab Emirates
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/EngelskaAbstract : This thesis explores EMI students’ perspective on the role of the English language, multilingualism and language proficiency focusing on EMI students at five different schools in the UAE and Sweden. In order to explore the students’ perspectives a survey was conducted using a questionnaire that was distributed via e-mails. READ MORE
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5. MA-students’ lecture comprehension of EMI courses at a Swedish university
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionenAbstract : The present quantitative study investigates MA-students’ comprehension of lectures in the first language (L1) and in English at a large university in Sweden. Forty-five students responded to a self-assessment questionnaire survey regarding their comprehension of lectures in the L1 and lectures in English. READ MORE
