Understanding university teachers' beliefs and practice in using English as a medium of instruction

• Published in: Teaching in higher education Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 233 - 248
• Main Authors: Yuan, Rui, Chen, Yuan, Peng, Jing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 17.02.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Barriers; Beliefs; College Faculty; Educational Policy; Educational Practices; English (Second Language); English as a medium of instruction; English for Academic Purposes; English language; Faculty Development; Faculty Workload; Foreign Countries; Higher education; Language of Instruction; Language Usage; Publish or Perish Issue; Second Language Learning; Teacher Attitudes; teacher beliefs; teacher development; Teaching; China

This study investigates a group of university teachers' beliefs and practice in using English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in China. Drawing on data from reflective frames and follow-up interviews, the findings shed light on the complexity and multiplicity of EMI teachers' beliefs, whi...