Cultural Interactions of English-Medium Instruction at Vietnamese Universities: The Western Proposition by the Eastern Implementation

ISBN-13: 9789811980978 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 197 str.

Thi Quynh Huong Luu; Helena Hing Wa Sit; Shen Chen

Opis

This book presents a case study of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) implemented by universities in Vietnam, making valuable theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions to the research in EMI which is currently a popular theme in the field of Higher Education. The importance of internationalization of higher education has been widely recognized by many countries all over the world. The spread of English as an international language has resulted in its crucial role in teaching and learning any disciplines. Globally, higher education in many non-English speaking countries has witnessed rapid expansion of (EMI) which was initiated in Europe, then to Asia and other continents which are featured with “Cultural Circles” spread in the world.Although there are many publications with the same theme available today, this monograph is unique because it is the first time to examine EMI classroom interaction from the cultural perspective specifically rather than from linguistic or pedagogical perspectives. It is a pioneering attempt to discuss in depth about cultural issues relating to EMI, namely (1) the social-cultural context of EMI classes in higher education; (2) the cultural backgrounds of EMI teachers and learners; and (3) culture interactions between teachers and learners in EMI classrooms. In addition, both quantitative and qualitative methods are employed to collect data from teachers and learners. Finally, a context-based model of EMI is proposed based on findings of this research.As a country within the Confucius Heritage Cultural Circle, Vietnam has been selected for this study because few studies to date are carried out in how EMI is culturally integrated to teaching and learning in the Vietnamese universities. This book is a joint effort by international academics, prepared for established scholars, researchers, educators, and research higher degree students who are interested in higher education, second and foreign language education and EMI teacher training.

Spis treści

Chapter Headings:

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Cultural Perspective

1.1 The background of research

1.2 The key research question and relevant issues

1.3 The overall structure of this book

Chapter 2 Development of English Medium Instruction (EMI)

2.1 Theoretical conception of EMI in Europe

2.2 Practical application of EMI in Asia

2.3 Linguistic circles and cultural circles 

Chapter 3 EMI Programs in Vietnamese Universities

3.1 Vietnamese government policy on EMI

3.2 Domestic and international EMI programs in Vietnam

3.3 Two cohorts of EMI teachers in Vietnamese universities

Chapter 4 Mixed Methods and Research Design

4.1 Quantitative investigation on teachers and learners

4.2 Qualitative investigation on teachers’ teaching

4.3 Qualitative investigation on learners’ learning 

Chapter 5 Research Findings of Quantitative Investigation

5.1 Cultural backgrounds of two cohorts of EMI teachers

5.2 Learners’ response to international EMI teachers’ teaching

5.3 Learners’ response to domestic EMI teachers’ teaching 

Chapter 6 Research Findings of Qualitative Investigation from Teachers

6.1 International EMI teachers’ perception on learners’ performance

6.2 Domestic EMI teachers’ perception on learners’ performance

6.3 Observations on the difference between international and domestic teachers 

Chapter 7 Research Findings of Qualitative Investigation from Learners

            7.1 Learners’ evaluation on teaching by international teachers

7.2 Learners’ evaluation on teaching by domestic teachers

7.3 Cultural differences in teaching and learning by EMI teachers 

Chapter 8 Summary and Conclusion

            8.1 Cultural contradiction and cultural cohesion

            8.2 Developing productive relations of teachers and learners

            8.3 A recommendation for Eengagement-Management-Improvement

O autorze

Dr. Thi Quynh Huong Luu is a lecturer at Vietnam Maritime University. She received her bachelor’s degree at the College of Foreign Language and International Studies, Vietnam National University Hanoi and a master’s degree at Northumbria University, UK, as well as a Ph.D. degree at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Her research interests include English-medium instruction, pedagogies and teaching strategies, English for specific purposes, and culture in language education and Maritime English. She has presented at several international conferences. 

Dr Helena Sit is Senior Lecturer and Ph.D. supervisor in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Her research expertise includes Second Language Education, International Education, Higher Education and Teacher Education. She speaks and publishes widely on internationalisation, transformative learning, and innovative language education programmes. Her research has been nationally and internationally recognised in her discipline. She is an invited visiting scholar to the University of Hong Kong and the University of Cambridge. 

Dr. Shen Chen is a multilingual teacher educator in School of Education at University of Newcastle, Australia. In his more than 30 years of teaching career, he taught in Melbourne University, Deakin University in Australia, before he moved to University of Newcastle in 1993. He has been invited as a visiting scholar or professor in University of Cambridge, University of California, Berkeley, University of British Columbia, and University of Hong Kong, etc.