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English as a medium of instruction in Russian universities

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EDN: YJYDCK DOI: 10.31483/r-22226
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International academic journal «Development of education»
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International academic journal «Development of education»
Author:
Elena S. Sheina 1
Work direction:
Educational policy
Pages:
8-10
Received: 20 February 2019

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1 Perm State National Research University
For citation:
Sheina E. S. (2019). English as a medium of instruction in Russian universities. Development of education, 8-10. EDN: YJYDCK. https://doi.org/10.31483/r-22226
UDC 81. 243

Abstract

The paper deals with the growing global phenomenon of teaching EMI in the countries where English is not the mother tongue for the majority of population. Using the research conducted by Oxford EMI and the British Council, the author tries to focus on the phenomenon of EMI: its definition, aims, national expectations and new challenges for the Russian teachers. The author presents debatable issues related to the EMI incorporating at Russian universities that need further research and rethinking.

References

  1. 1. Belyaeva E. EMI in a Non-English Higher Education: Lessons to be Learnt and Challenges to be Faced. XXIII NATE-Russia International Convention and English Language EXPO. May 30 – June 3, 2017. RSSU. Russian State Social University. Moscow. 2017. P. 42.
  2. 2. Dearden Julie. English as a medium of instruction – growing global phenomenon. www.teachingenglish.org.uk. Brirish Council 2014/E484. 33 p.
  3. 3. Mironova O. How to Teach EMI at University. XXIII NATE-Russia International Convention and English Language EXPO. May 30 – June 3, 2017. RSSU. Russian State Social University. Moscow. 2017. P. 42.
  4. 4. Solovova E.N. EMI: to Use or not to Use. XXIII NATE-Russia International Convention and English Language EXPO. May 30 – June 3, 2017. RSSU. Russian State Social University. Moscow. 2017. P. 32.

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