Language Learning and Use in English-Medium Higher Education

This book critically refines and adds depth to current understandings and practices in EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and EMI (English-Medium Instruction), using empirical research examining the experiences of English language learning and use of undergraduate and postgraduate international stu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Blaj-Ward, Lia (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319632391
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-63239-1
Physical DescriptionX, 145 p. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Language learner histories: Points of departure for university study
  • Chapter 3. Words, words, words
  • Chapter 4. Spoken English on the EMI campus
  • Chapter 5. Reading practices in academic settings
  • Chapter 6. Parameters of English language development provision in EMI
  • Chapter 7. Conclusion.