A Survey of Students’ Satisfaction with ESP Courses within EMI Contexts at a Chinese University

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10.2991/978-94-6463-600-0_30How to use a DOI?

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ESP; EMI; satisfaction of content; teaching effectiveness and assessment

Abstract

Since EMI implementation in China’s tertiary education system two decades ago, a debate has emerged regarding the balance between subject content learning and English language proficiency. ESP programs aim to enhance students’ academic and professional communication skills in specific fields. Integrating ESP into EMI is crucial for addressing the challenges of balancing subject content and language learning. ESP courses can prepare students for future professional careers and academic development, thus supporting the linguistic dimensions within EMI settings. This paper explores students’ satisfaction regarding content, teaching effectiveness, and assessment in ESP courses within EMI contexts. A mixed-method approach was used, incorporating quantitative data from a questionnaire completed by 355 students and qualitative data from interviews with 15 students and six instructors. Research findings indicate that students hold a positive attitude towards satisfaction with content, teaching effectiveness, and assessment in ESP courses within EMI contexts. The findings suggest that improving teaching proficiency can enhance ESP learning in EMI contexts. This survey provides valuable insights into the effective implementation of ESP courses in EMI settings and suggests directions for further research.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xiaoxiao Zhang
AU  - Yang Shao
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/13
TI  - A Survey of Students’ Satisfaction with ESP Courses within EMI Contexts at a Chinese University
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on New Media Development and Modernized Education (NMDME 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 256
EP  - 270
SN  - 1951-6851
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-600-0_30
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-600-0_30
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