Book Review-Lasagabaster, D. (2022). English-Medium Instruction at Higher Education
Abstract
In English-Medium Instruction at Higher Education, David Lasagabaster provides a comprehensive analysis of English-medium instruction (EMI) in tertiary level education. The book examines the widespread adoption of EMI in universities globally by addressing both its potential benefits and challenges. As universities increasingly implement EMI programs to attract international talent and enhance their global standing, this timely work synthesizes extensive research to provide critical insights into EMI's implementation, impact, and future directions.
Keywords
book review, higher education, english as medium of instruction
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