What the students can teach us about EMI and language issues

Research shows that students react differently to English-medium instruction depending on numerous factors. These may include a student\u2019s language background, the status of English in their home country, their own attitudes towards English, and the perceived importance of English in their future career. A study has been conducted on a sample of 111 Master\u2019s level students following EMI courses at the University of Padova. The study investigates the students\u2019 perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of following courses in English, of their language skills and the linguistic challenges they face, and whether they feel that following courses in English is of benefit to their language proficiency. The findings lead to a discussion of the implications for language support for EMI courses