English Medium Education EME: Assessment Issues in an East Asian Context
English Medium Education (EME), often referred to as English Medium Instruction (EMI), “refers to the use of the English language to teach academic subjects (other than English itself) in countries where the first language of the majority of the population is not English” (Macaro et al., 2018). Around the world, EME is experiencing rapid growth in popularity, with numerous Outer Circle countries offering university courses in English. The effects of this trend have been under-researched, not least when it comes to assessment. In this panel, our speakers will discuss the implementation and effects of EME on a range of assessment-related issues in the East Asia region. Particular focus will be given to projects conducted in Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam and China.
CHAIRED BY Ann Veitch (British Council)
Panellists
Professor Heath Rose (Oxford University)
Dr. Nicola Galloway (University of Glasgow)
Professor Kensaku Yoshida (Sophia University)
Professor Helen Basturkmen (University of Auckland)