Research Methods in English Medium Instruction

The editors and invited EMI researchers from different parts of the world outline the latest EMI research methods in this special edited volume. The chapters cover classroom interaction, teachers and students perceptions and motivations, language challenges, and pedagogical implications of translanguaging in EMI classrooms, reflecting different approaches to researching EMI. The volume is valuable for EMI tutors, curriculum developers, policymakers, teachers, and students, particularly researchers in applied linguistics, language education, EAP, ELT, and TESOL.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this remarkable edited collection, esteemed editors and esteemed English Medium Instruction (EMI) researchers from diverse corners of the world have meticulously outlined the most recent EMI research methodologies. The widespread adoption of academic instruction in English, particularly in countries where it serves as a second or foreign language, has sparked a growing fascination with exploring the efficacy and implications of EMI across various educational levels. This comprehensive volume encompasses a wide range of topics, encompassing classroom interactions, teachers' and students' perceptions, motivations, language challenges, strategies, and the pedagogical implications of translanguaging in EMI classrooms. These specific areas were carefully selected to represent diverse approaches to EMI research.

Each chapter in this volume is dedicated to a particular research methodology, providing a comprehensive overview of the relevant literature. Subsequently, an illustrative example study is presented to demonstrate how this methodology can be applied to investigate EMI. The chapters meticulously outline the research process employed by the EMI researcher, highlighting key challenges and dilemmas encountered along the way, with a particular emphasis on the methodological issues encountered. By delving into these challenges, this volume aims to shed light on the theoretical foundations (or the lack thereof) underlying research into the phenomenon of EMI.

This volume holds immense significance for EMI tutors, curriculum developers, policymakers, teachers, and students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is particularly valuable for researchers from around the globe engaged in the fields of applied linguistics, language education, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English Language Teaching (ELT), and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 144 x 222 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367457556