Abstract
With the ever-changing trends in internationalization of higher education in the recent past, English has been adopted as an effective medium of instruction for many students in various universities all over the world. However, with all its merits, evidence shows that English medium of instruction (EMI) is not very much popular mode of learning in universities across mainland China.This research is an endeavor to highlight the merits of EMI and its associate linkages to career development of Chinese students. While comparing with Chinese medium of instructions (CMI), the findings of this paper have suggested that EMI has a positive impact on the career development of students. Those students who have taken courses in English medium have received better jobs and more opportunities for fair career growth. It is further argued that EMI not only assist the individuals in shaping their better future, but it also facilitates in providing efficient labor force for the growing economies. As part of globalization, large numbers of firms are pouring into China. Resultantly, various companies are vigorously searching for graduates with high level of English proficiency. To this end, the role of EMI programs is highly significant in providing right candidates for the corporate sector. Given the need of current employers, it is highly recommended to establish more EMI programs in Chinese institutions.
Highlights
China is such a diverse country where students come from various regions, speaking varied languages and dialects
This research is geared to compare the Chinese medium of instruction (CMI) with English medium of instruction (EMI) and amylase the resultant impact on the career development of Chinese students in respect of job prospects, opportunities for further education in abroad and working for modern corporate sector
The data was mainly collected from the undergraduate students of International School (IS) of Jinan University, which is a typical case for the EMI program in China
Summary
China is such a diverse country where students come from various regions, speaking varied languages and dialects. Students learn English at schools and outside the campus, through the internet, from music, through computer games by watching movies and from television series. Many of these students are highly mobile and in most cases migrate abroad in order to pursue further higher education. Very little work has been done in analyzing the comparative advantage of various medium of instructions in case of China. As more and more Chinese higher education institutions are adopting English as a medium of instructions (EMI), it is increasingly important to analyze the cost and benefits of this move. This research is geared to compare the Chinese medium of instruction (CMI) with English medium of instruction (EMI) and amylase the resultant impact on the career development of Chinese students in respect of job prospects, opportunities for further education in abroad and working for modern corporate sector
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