Routledge English-Medium Instruction in Chinese Universities

Explore the complex landscape of English-medium instruction (EMI) in Chinese higher education with this scholarly volume from Routledge. Part of the Routledge Critical Studies in Asian Education series, this edited book provides a deep look into the rationale, practice, and classroom implementation of EMI courses within Chinese universities. This text moves beyond general language learning to examine how English is used as a medium of instruction across various disciplines and settings. Readers will gain insights into current educational policies at the tertiary level and see how these policies translate into actual classroom discourse. By analyzing curricula and evaluating the effectiveness of learning, this book offers a comprehensive view of how EMI functions in real-world academic environments. Whether you are researching language policy, higher education trends, or classroom discourse analysis, this book provides the necessary framework to understand the shift toward English-medium instruction in China. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and students interested in the intersection of language and academic discipline.