| Description |
1 online resource (243 pages) |
| Series |
Multilingual Matters |
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Multilingual Matters
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| Contents |
Contributors; Glossary; Foreword; xvii-English-medium instruction at universities-Introduction; 1-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 1; 25-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 2; 44-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 3; 63-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 4; 84-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 5; 106-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 6; 129-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 7; 151-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 8 |
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174-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 9196-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 10; 211-English-medium instruction at universities-Chapter 11 |
| Summary |
This book provides critical insights into the English-medium instruction (EMI) experiences which have been implemented at a number of universities in countries such as China, Finland, Israel, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and the USA, which are characterised by differing political, cultural and sociolinguistic situations. In particular, it reflects on the consequences of implementing EMI as an attempt to gain visibility and as a strategy in response to the need to become competitive in both national and international markets. The pitfalls and challenges specific to each setting are anal |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- Evaluation.
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Universities and colleges -- Evaluation.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Lasagabaster, David
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| ISBN |
9781847698162 |
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1847698166 |
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