This study explores the effectiveness of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in the
Arabian/Persian Gulf, with special focus on the situation in the United Arab Emirates. The …

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks
covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning …

Over the past two decades, the Arabian oil-rich Gulf countries have faced enormous social,
political, economic, cultural, religious, ideological and epistemological upheaval. Through …

Over the past quarter century, the people of the Arabian Peninsula have witnessed a
revolutionary transformation in higher education. In 1990, there were fewer than ten public …

Internet histories that have evolved in different regions, language cultures and social
contexts across the globe. While the Internet is now in its fifth decade, the understanding and …

Oman has chosen to switch to English medium instruction (EMI) in higher educational
institutions. The purpose of this study is to explore Omani college students‟ views on EMI …

Due to the rapid spread of globalization and the attendant 'global English,'the need for
English is often accepted without much thought being given to native languages. Indeed …

Education in Saudi Arabia employs English as a foreign language. Several researchers
have examined language policies governing English use. Current research suggests that …

This paper seeks to examine and unpack cultural diversity and 'Others' in United Arab
Emirates schools through the lens of teachers and school leaders as Culturally Responsive …

The study investigated students' views of reasons for the adoption of English medium
instruction (EMI) in Afghan Higher Education, EMI effects on official languages and students' …