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English as a Medium of Instruction for Academics

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Brief Introduction

Equip yourself to teach in international contexts by increasing your English language skills and intercultural knowledge.

Course Summary

Learn how to effectively teach in an English Medium Instruction (EMI) academic setting with this course. Explore practical strategies and techniques to improve your EMI teaching skills.

Key Learning Points

Understand the challenges and opportunities of teaching in an EMI context
Develop effective teaching strategies to engage and support EMI students
Enhance your language skills and cultural awareness to better connect with EMI students

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $59,000
- India: ₹6,70,000
- Spain: €32,000
- USA: $59,000
- India: ₹6,70,000
- Spain: €32,000
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €38,000
- USA: $59,000
- India: ₹6,70,000
- Spain: €32,000
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €38,000
- USA: $100,000
- India: ₹11,50,000
- Spain: €55,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand the challenges and opportunities of EMI teaching
Develop effective teaching strategies to engage and support EMI students
Enhance your language skills and cultural awareness to better connect with EMI students

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Intermediate level of English proficiency
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Interactive

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Requirements

This short course has been created for non-native speakers of English, required to teach in HE through the medium of English. The ideas underpinning the course are based in the work of Professor Jennifer Jenkins and researchers at the Centre for Global Englishes.

Outline

Introduction to English as a medium of instruction (EMI) What is EMI? Implications of using English as a Medium of Instruction What kind of English is used in EMI classrooms? EMI in action: applying your learning Focus on language Introduction to week 2 Language use in the EMI classroom The voice and language Useful advice for EMI practitioners EMI in action: applying your learning Focus on the lecture Introduction to week 3 Lecturing through EMI EMI: using presentation slides Clarity in lecturing style EMI in action: applying your learning Focus on intercultural communication Introduction to week 4 Communication in seminars or small groups Managing EMI environments across cultures EMI in action: applying your learning Goodbye!

Summary of User Reviews

This course on EMI academics has received positive reviews from many users. They appreciate the course content, delivery, and the engaging nature of the instructor. One key aspect that many users found good is the practical approach taken by the instructor to explain concepts. However, some users faced technical issues while accessing the course. Here are the most common pros and cons mentioned by users:

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach taken by the instructor to explain concepts

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging instructor who makes the course interesting
Clear and concise explanations of concepts
Practical approach to learning that helps in understanding concepts better

Cons from User Reviews

Technical issues while accessing the course
Some users found the course content to be too basic
Limited interaction with other students
Some users felt that the course was too short
Not enough resources provided for further reading

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