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Comprehension in English Medium Instruction (EMI) lectures: On the impact of lecturer L2 English use

Language learning in higher education (Berlin, Germany), 2020-05, Vol.10 (1), p.73-91

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Title:
Comprehension in English Medium Instruction (EMI) lectures: On the impact of lecturer L2 English use
Author: Siegel, Joseph
Subjects: Case Studies ; case study ; College Faculty ; College Students ; Comprehension ; Computer Assisted Instruction ; English (Second Language) ; English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) ; English as a second language ; English as an international language ; English Medium Instruction (EMI) ; Foreign Countries ; Foreign Students ; Globalization ; International Education ; Language of Instruction ; Language Processing ; Language Proficiency ; Language Usage ; Learning outcomes ; Learning Processes ; lecture comprehension ; Lecture Method ; Listening Comprehension ; Native language ; Official Languages ; Second Language Learning ; Student Attitudes ; Swedish ; Swedish language ; Teacher Student Relationship ; teaching in English ; Teaching Methods ; Universities ; Writing instruction
Is Part Of: Language learning in higher education (Berlin, Germany), 2020-05, Vol.10 (1), p.73-91
Description: The importance and amount of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) usage and English Medium Instruction (EMI) lectures continue to increase on university campuses as universities worldwide seek to promote internationalization among both the student body and the faculty. While EMI has become a priority, the teaching and learning that occurs within this framework needs to be monitored for effectiveness and efficiency. Many of the teachers and students in these EMI courses do not share a common first language and likely have a first language other than English. Therefore, they are operating in EMI with varying levels of second language (L2) English ability, which can lead to low levels of student comprehension, learning and satisfaction unless the lecturer takes special care in their delivery of content. This paper explores the linguistic composition of EMI lectures in the Swedish context and reports survey findings of students’ self-reported levels of comprehension related to lecture content and their lecturer’s L2 English use. Three case studies are described and illustrate various linguistic factors that can contribute to or inhibit student comprehension in EMI lectures. Pedagogic implications are presented with the intention of supporting EMI lecturers and their students.
Publisher: Berlin: De Gruyter
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 2191-611X
ISSN: 2191-6128
EISSN: 2191-6128
DOI: 10.1515/cercles-2020-2005
Source: Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
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