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Dogan Yuksel; Kenan Dikilitas; Rhian Webb; Sibel Kaya – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2025
The current study explores the discipline-based differences in terms of the relationship between English language proficiency and attitudes towards translanguaging in partial English Medium Instruction (EMI) programmes at a Turkish university. Quantitative data were collected from undergraduates in the Faculty of Engineering (n = 173) and the…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Language of Instruction, English (Second Language), Undergraduate Students
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Vararin Charoenpornsook; Athip Thumvichit – Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 2025
English-medium instruction (EMI) is gaining popularity in higher education (HE) worldwide, with the aim of enhancing students' English proficiency and professional abilities. However, many students still struggle with learning various subjects in English. While the challenges in EMI are widely discussed in many studies, it is necessary to look…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Coping, Language of Instruction, Language Proficiency
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Holi Ibrahim Holi – SAGE Open, 2025
This paper draws on the researcher's PhD research and thesis, which investigated Omani engineering students' in-class learning-related barriers in an Omani English-medium engineering programme. An interpretive qualitative design was used to examine students' EMI in-class-related challenges and difficulties. Semi-structured interviews were utilized…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Engineering Education, College Students, College Faculty
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Akif Çal; Tessa Mearns; Wilfried Admiraal – Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 2025
This study aims to explore to what extent engineering students' perceptions of the role of English in the workplace are affected by their internship and field of study. Previous research revealed that employers value engineers' English communication skills highly. However, mismatches between workplace expectations and engineers' competencies…
Descriptors: Work Environment, Engineering Education, Student Attitudes, Language Role
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Carmela Oria Alonso; Lucila María Pérez Fernández – Discover Education, 2025
The persistent challenge of English proficiency in Spain, particularly in higher education, has gained critical importance due to global industry demands. Despite over 15 years of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) initiatives under the European Higher Education Area framework, linguistic shortcomings remain prevalent. This study examines the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Engineering Education, Language of Instruction, College Instruction
Francisco J. Álvarez-Gil, Editor; Elena Quintana-Toledo, Editor; Margarita Esther Sánchez Cuervo, Editor – Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2025
This volume brings together studies which represent current perspectives on second language learning and teaching in relation to language and culture in intercultural contexts. The authors reflect on and analyse a variety of topics such as the significance of recognizing and valuing heritage speakers in intercultural contexts, the role of…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Heritage Education