After outlining why a systematic review of research in English medium instruction (EMI) in
higher education (HE) is urgently required, we briefly situate the rapidly growing EMI …

Higher education research is, by its nature, rather an introspective field of study. It is also
highly dispersed within and beyond the academy: inherently, therefore, it is a …

" The first edition of Researching Higher Education has been a very helpful resource for
those trying to make sense of the field of higher education. Malcolm Tight has accomplished …

This monograph reports on a longitudinal inquiry into mainland Chinese undergraduates'
language learning experiences in an English medium university in a multilingual setting with …

Learner beliefs have traditionally been considered stable and static. According to recent
research, however, they are dynamic and variable. Under this theory, the current study …

The rapid trend towards globalization has led to the expansion of English as Medium of
Instruction (EMI) in tertiary education. The academic challenges faced by non-native …

This paper reports on the adjustment of East Asian Master's level students who came to
study at a campus-based university in the UK during 2004–05. International students face …

In this virtual special issue editorial, we examine the claims put forward by studies
concerning East Asian language learners' reticence and willingness to communicate ('WTC') …

This chapter provides a critical analysis of the literature on individuals in cultural transitions
in higher education, namely, international students in culturally unfamiliar contexts; teachers …

Listening to academic content in English medium instruction (EMI) classrooms at university
can be a demanding task for students who transition from first language (L1) instructed …