Thu 22 Feb
|ICLHE Webinar
First-year students in an EMI programme. Developing international mindsets?
Uncover the untapped potential of EMI as a catalyst for internationalization and language proficiency in higher education. Join us to explore nuanced insights of how students perceive the international dimensions in EMI.
Time & Location
22 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 CET
ICLHE Webinar
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Abstract
Worldwide, EMI is viewed as enhancing the internationalisation of higher education institutions (Hsu, 2023; Block & Moncada-Comas 2022; Costa & Coleman, 2013). In different contexts, it is also considered to enhance the English language competency, intercultural learning opportunities, global citizenship and employability of students (Han, 2023; Curle et al., 2020). Rose et al. (2019) note that alongside the improvement of English language proficiency, one of the perceived benefits of EMI is “the development of internationally-minded students and staff members”. However, few studies have examined students’ engagement with intercultural and global learning aspects in EMI programmes. Not enough is known about how students perceive international dimensions in EMI and the importance they place on developing an international mindset. This webinar presents the results of a study of first-year students’ perceptions of the international dimensions in the inaugural year of an EMI bachelor programme in Italy. While students’ views of linguistic…
Schedule
1 hourICLHE Webinar: Multimodality and EMI