Educational Effectiveness and Improvement Strategies of EMI in Chinese Higher Education
Abstract
This study examined the effectiveness of English medium instruction (EMI) within the context of Chinese higher education. The research data were primarily collected through student opinion surveys conducted at Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST). The results indicate that EMI has yielded positive outcomes, particularly in enhancing students’ English proficiency. However, it has also generated negative effects on content knowledge acquisition and comprehension. Based on these findings, the study proposes several policy recommendations for optimizing EMI implementation in Chinese higher education.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Second Language Learning and Teaching
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Higher Education and Teaching Methods
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Education Forum
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 136–142
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN