List of Illustrations 1. The Rise of EMI: Globalisation and the International University Scene 2. What Does Implementing EMI Mean in Practice? 3. Lecturing in English 4. Interacting with Students 5. Assignments and Assessment 6. Teamwork, Networks and Resources 7. Achieving Excellence in Global Settings 8. The Way Ahead References Index
Provides practical guidance for non-native English-speaking university teachers needing to deliver lectures and seminars in English.
Ruth Breeze is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Navarra, Spain. She is the author of Corporate Discourse (Bloomsbury, 2015) and Rethinking Academic Writing for the European University (2012). Carmen Sancho Guinda is Senior Lecturer in Academic and Professional Communication at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain. She has edited Engagement in Professional Genres (2019), Essential Competencies for English-medium University Teaching (with Ruth Breeze, 2017), Narratives in Academic and Professional Genres (with Maurizio Gotti, 2013) and Stance and Voice in Written Academic Genres (with Ken Hyland, 2012).
This is an important reference work for disciplinary teachers and
lecturers in EMI settings. Given the major increase in EMI around
the world, there has been a need for such a book as this which
focuses on practical aspects of instruction as well as discussion
of issues in EMI today.
*Helen Louise Basturkmen, Associate Professor in Applied
Linguistics, The University of Auckland, New Zealand*
An immensely practical, timely book for higher education teachers
worldwide, well researched and with an abundance of helpful
suggestions illustrated by case studies. The book is aimed at
speakers of English as an additional language, but would be equally
valuable for anyone engaged in university teaching. Highly
recommended!
*Julia Miller, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, The University
of Adelaide, Australia*
Given the increasing role of EMI in higher education across globe,
this book is a timely and insightful reference for how the
instruction can be robustly implemented and researched. Readers
gain unique information which is based on teaching experience and
research findings with useful case studies from different
pedagogical settings.
*Feng (Kevin) Jiang, Kuang Yaming Distinguished Professor of
Applied Linguistics, Jilin University, China*
This book is highly recommended for its accessibility and breadth.
It provides a very comprehensive guide with theoretical and
practical knowledge that prospective university teachers around the
world need about English medium instruction. This resourceful book
covers a lot of areas and materials, from approaches and
methodologies to different modes, formats, activities, and contexts
of teaching. Each chapter has a clear structure with a wealth of
worksheets, varied case studies, rich classroom ideas for different
subject areas and useful points for reflection. It is a valuable
book on topics and issues that are fundamental to teaching
English-medium instruction courses.
*Lillian Wong, Senior Lecturer and Chair of the Research and
Professional Development Committee, University of Hong Kong, Hong
Kong*
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