English-medium instruction (EMI) has become an international phenomenon, but studies of engineering professors conducting EMI remain rare. Furthermore, few studies have been conducted on EMI from the perspective of Korean engineering professors. Thus, the faculty at a Korean engineering school that is leading the EMI trend among Korean universities was selected for investigation. A questionnaire survey was conducted for 48 professors in various engineering fields. They were asked how they and their students could be assisted to achieve effective EMI. In addition, statistics on the EMI classes within the school and on the professors’ backgrounds related to their ability to conduct EMI were examined. The results demonstrate that even though the majority of the professors believed that many students lacked sufficient English skills to successfully participate in EMI classes, they were reluctant to encourage the expansion of English language teaching (ELT) for students. Moreover, the professors’ backgrounds suggested that they themselves were in need of intensive English language training to provide adequate EMI; nevertheless, many professors were not in favor of such training. The professors’ critical attitudes toward the school’s EMI policy may provide an explanation as to why many had reservations about expanding ELT for students and for themselves.
목차
Abstract INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW Theoretical Orientation Korean Engineering Students’ English Ability Improving Korean Engineering Students’ English Ability Improving Professors’ English Ability METHODS FINDINGS Do Professors Feel that Students Have Sufficient English Skills for EMI Classes? How Do Professors Think that Students Can Be Helped to Improve Their English Ability? How Do Professors Think that They Can be Helped for More Effective EMI? DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Students’ English Ability and EMI Professors’ English Ability and EMI Fundamental Issues in EMI THE AUTHOR REFERENCES APPENDIX
키워드
Korean engineering professorsEnglish-medium instruction (EMI)Korean English language teaching(ELT)
저자
Eun Gyong (E.G.) Kim [ Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea ]
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.11 No.2