English as a medium of instruction in higher education

  • PhD, Uzbekistan State World Languages University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss6-pp170-174

Keywords

English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) , Content-based instruction (CBI) , Task-based language teaching (TBLT) , Authentic materials , International competitiveness , Cultural and contextual factors

Abstract

The use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in higher education is becoming increasingly relevant in the context of globalization. This article examines the theoretical foundations, practical aspects, and scholarly debates regarding the implementation of EMI. The study highlights the importance of needs analysis, content-based instruction (CBI), task-based language teaching (TBLT), and the use of authentic materials. Challenges related to teacher training, adaptation of educational materials, and cultural and contextual factors are discussed. The conclusion emphasizes that EMI contributes to improving the quality of education and the international competitiveness of graduates despite existing challenges

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Mishan, F. (2005). Designing authenticity into language learning materials. Intellect Books.

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Nasirova, G. 2024. English as a medium of instruction in higher education. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 2, 6 (Nov. 2024), 170–174. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss6-pp170-174.

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Innovative methods and competence based approach in teaching foreign languages