Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford)· 2014
English as a medium of instruction - a growing global phenomenon
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Short summary
English is increasingly used as the medium of instruction globally, with a recent survey covering 55 countries revealing varied implementation, promotion, resistance, and reversal of this trend in educational institutions.
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Key points
- English is increasingly adopted as the medium of instruction globally.
- A survey across 55 countries reveals diverse national approaches to EMI.
- Implementation of EMI faces promotion, resistance, and reversal in different regions.
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Abstract
This report is an attempt to set out a global view of English Medium Instruction today. It is a bird's eye view or a snapshot of the views and issues involved when implementing EMI. The report is based on a recent worldwide survey conducted with British Council staff acting as informed respondents and covers 55 countries; countries which are promoting, resisting or sometimes even reversing EMI in schools and universities.
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Field: Literature and Literary Theory
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