Understanding Local and International Students’ Perspectives on Local-English Code-Switching in EMI Classrooms

• 발행기관: 한국외국어교육학회
• 저자명: Inseul Hwang Minyoung Cho
• 간행물 정보: 『Foreign Languages Education』Vol.32 No.2, 1~23쪽, 전체 23쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 교육학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.06.30

국문 초록

In the context of higher education (HE) internationalization, English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) plays a crucial role in academic and interactive communication, often intersecting with local languages. This enables greater flexibility in language use and code-switching (CS) between English and the local language. While previous research on English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) has predominantly examined the perspectives of local stakeholders, the views of international students have been largely underexplored. To bridge this gap, this study investigates the perceptions of both local and international students regarding CS practices within EMI courses across specific classroom situations. The findings reveal that both groups support the conditional use of the local language to promote comprehension while ensuring inclusivity. Local students demonstrate a broader acceptance of CS compared to their international counterparts, particularly in relation to academic outcomes such as understanding instruction and assessment. In contrast, international students show greater receptiveness to CS during interactive classroom discussions, which reflects their attitudes toward engaging with local peers. These insights contribute to the development of more nuanced EMI policies and deepen our understanding of language dynamics in HE contexts where English is not the native language.

목차

I. Introduction

II. Theoretical Background

III. Research Method

IV. Results

V. Discussion

VI. Conclusion

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키워드

코드 스위칭 내국인 학생 국제 학생 영어 강의 code-switching local students international students English as a medium of instruction