Teaching Strategies for Small-Size EMI Classes of Specialized Courses

Abstract

With the internationalization of higher education, English Medium Instruction (EMI) courses have shown a global growth trend. However, many instructors of specialist subjects lack EMI training and effective teaching methods. Based on the authors’ own teaching experience, this paper analyzes the factors that affect EMI classes, the characteristics of EMI class for specialized courses, and probes into the teaching strategies suitable for this kind of small-size classes.