Impact of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Non-English Speaking Countries
Keywords:
Medium of Instruction (EMI), Non-English Speaking CountriesAbstract
This study examines how English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) affects educational results, linguistic diversity, socioeconomic variables, and cultural identity in non-English speaking nations. English is being more widely used as a teaching language in schools and colleges around the world as it maintains its position as the de facto universal language. Examining six major areas—academic achievement, language competency, access to global possibilities, cultural identity, local language degradation, and educational equity—this research delves into the complex impacts of EMI. By means of an extensive examination of recent research and case studies, the article underscores the advantages and obstacles associated with the deployment of EMI in non-English speaking nations. It seeks to offer information so that stakeholders, educators, and legislators may decide with knowledge what part EMI should play in educational systems.
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