English as a Medium of Instruction for Academics
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This short course has been created for non-native speakers of English, required to teach in HE through the medium of English. The ideas underpinning the course are based in the work of Professor Jennifer Jenkins and researchers at the Centre for Global Englishes. You can use the hashtag #FLemi to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- What is EMI?
- Different contexts of EMI use and different interpretations/meanings of the term including internationalisation ‘at home’
- Latest research findings and discussions about how ELF research has influenced EMI
- The role of language in effective intercultural communication
- Useful language for presenting ideas in English (e.g. signposting language)
- The use of the voice in effective intercultural communication, e.g. clarity, speed of delivery, intonation etc
- How far is accuracy in language important?
- Issues and challenges in lecturing for a multilingual and multicultural audience
- Facilitating and managing effective communication in small groups or seminars
- Recognising cultural differences in the international classroom and avoiding stereotypes
- Practical tips for addressing intercultural challenges
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Southampton via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Robert Baird, Mary Page |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Education |
| Tags | C Teaching |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Southampton via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Robert Baird, Mary Page |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Education |
| Tags | C Teaching |
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