A comparison of content learning outcomes between Japanese and English medium instruction

• Published in: Language and Education Vol. 38; no. 6; pp. 911 - 930
• Main Authors: Aizawa, Ikuya, Rose, Heath, McKinley, Jim, Thompson, Gene
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 01.11.2024; Informa UK Limited; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Access to Education; Chemistry; content learning outcomes; Course Content; Educational objectives; English for academic purposes; English language proficiency; English medium of instruction (EMI); English medium of instruction (EMI)higher education; higher education; Japan; Japanese language; Learning outcomes; Medium of instruction; Outcomes of Education; Science education; Student attitudes

In the growing body of English medium instruction (EMI) research, few studies have directly compared the effects of medium of instruction on subject learning. This study compares direct measures of content knowledge and perceptions of knowledge acquisition for students studying Chemistry via English...