Critical English Medium Instruction in Higher Education

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Seyyed-Abdolhamid Mirhosseini (University of Hong Kong) Peter I. De Costa (Michigan State University)

Critical English Medium Instruction in Higher Education

Seyyed-Abdolhamid Mirhosseini (University of Hong Kong), Peter I. De Costa (Michigan State University)

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Cambridge University Press
06 February 2025

Sociolinguistics; ELT: teaching theory & methods; Teacher training

English Medium Instruction (EMI) is a burgeoning field of interest for researchers and practitioners; however, to date its sociocultural and political implications have not been widely considered. This book addresses that concern by situating EMI within wider sociopolitical contexts of knowledge and language. It foregrounds the notion of 'Critical EMI,' bringing together applied linguists to revisit EMI in higher education from critical sociocultural perspectives. The notion of criticality is conceptualized as an attempt at addressing issues of ideology, policy, identity, social justice, and the politics of English. The chapters explore Critical EMI concerns in diverse settings across five continents, and present insights for the theory, research, policy, and practice of EMI. The book also problematizes the neocolonial spread and dominance of English through EMI. Calling for an explicit and inclusive EMI praxis, it is essential reading for researchers of applied linguistics and English language education, as well as teacher practitioners.

Edited by: Seyyed-Abdolhamid Mirhosseini (University of Hong Kong), Peter I. De Costa (Michigan State University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 542g
ISBN: 9781009386470
ISBN 10: 1009386476
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 06 February 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Seyyed-Abdolhamid Mirhosseini is an Associate Professor at The University of Hong Kong. His main research area is the sociopolitics of language education. His notable publications include Worldwide English Language Education Today: Ideologies, Policies and Practices (co-edited with Al-Issa, 2020), and Doing Qualitative Research in Language Education (2020). Peter I. De Costa is Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Languages & Cultures and the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. He is the co-editor of TESOL Quarterly and the President of the American Association for Applied Linguistics.

Reviews for Critical English Medium Instruction in Higher Education

'This extremely interesting collection of chapters focuses on EMI in a range of contexts and stands out from a crowded market with the explicit aim to be critical as opposed to simply analytical, descriptive or even celebratory. Each chapter is a highly readable account of the author's research, drawing on an array of ethnographic approaches, data collection methods and analytical techniques. An essential read for anyone interested in examining EMI critically.' David Block, Honorary Professor in Sociolinguistics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra 'This insightful volume offers a profound critique of English medium instruction (EMI) in higher education, exposing the complex ideological and economic forces at play. Essential reading for scholars, educators, and policymakers dedicated to envisioning a truly critical EMI.' Angel M. Y. Lin, Chair Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong