Q1. What is an EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) course?
A: EMI refers to the learning courses provided in non-English speaking institutions, and its content transmission, teacher-student interaction, learning, and academic support materials, learning achievement display, and evaluation are 100% in English. The relevant principles are explained as follows:
English courses focusing on language learning rather than professional subject content should be listed as something other than EMI courses, but the importance of ESL, EAP (English for Academic Purposes), or ESP (English for Special Purposes) courses should be emphasized.
For EMI courses, the delivery of content, the interaction between students and teachers, the learning materials, and the presentation and assessment of learning outcomes (such as oral presentations, assignments, or tests) should be 100% in English.
Under certain circumstances, Chinese can be used for interaction among students. For example, Chinese can be used briefly during group discussions to facilitate creative ideas and brainstorming. However, students still need to present their discussion results in English. When students' English ability improves or they choose more EMI courses, students should be encouraged to use English more often in class discussions.
At the same time, students should introduce their discussion results in English. The ways and circumstances students use other languages in class should be limited. Students can use other languages when group interactions to facilitate mutual understanding and creative thinking. Teachers should Ensure that at least 70% of class communication is in English.
Q2. How is the EMI course different from the original English-taught course?
A: The transmission of EMI courses, the interaction between students and teachers, the presentation and assessment of learning materials, and learning outcomes (such as oral presentations, assignments, or tests) should be 100% in English. Students can use other languages when group interactions to facilitate mutual understanding and creativity. Teachers should ensure that at least 70% of class communication is in English.
English teaching only requires teachers to use English in the syllabus. When teachers deliver teaching content (in some cases, it may be supplemented with Chinese instructions), students are not required to use English in classroom discussions or presentations.
Q3. Are there any incentives for teachers to teach EMI courses?
A: Since the second semester of the 2011 academic year, the original English-taught award method has been abolished, and a new "English-taught award method" (passed by the 602nd executive meeting) has been newly formulated. For detailed regulations, please refer to the Office of Academic Affairs website. And remind the teachers to note that the relevant reward objects claim conditions and quota differ from the past; please read them carefully not to affect the claim rights.
1. If it is an EMI course, please be sure to add the course as "EMI course" when the system starts, the transmission of EMI course content, the interaction between students and teachers, the learning materials, and the presentation and evaluation of learning outcomes (such as oral presentations, assignments or tests) should be 100% in English. Students can use other languages when group interactions to facilitate mutual understanding and creativity. Teachers should ensure that at least 70% of class communication is in English.
