Students' Perspectives and Attitudes Toward EMI and Translanguaging : A Cross-Country Comparative Study of China and Spain
Zhang, Mengjia (Xi'an International Studies University (XISU))
Ament, Jennifer Rose (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Filologia Anglesa i de Germanística)

Date:	2025
Description:	11 pàg.
Abstract:	English-medium instruction (EMI) is expanding worldwide, with China and Spain playing an increasingly active role in its implementation. While EMI promotes internationalization and academic development, few studies compare contexts across countries. Drawing on interview data, this qualitative study examines students' attitudes toward EMI and translanguaging in China and Spain. Findings reveal generally positive views of EMI, though Chinese students faced more difficulties due to lower English proficiency. Both groups showed neutral-to-positive attitudes toward translanguaging but preferred limited L1 use. Chinese participants were stricter about avoiding L1 to improve English. The study offers implications for adopting flexible, inclusive language policies that enhance learning and promote linguistic equity in multilingual EMI settings.
Rights:	Aquest material està protegit per drets d'autor i/o drets afins. Podeu utilitzar aquest material en funció del que permet la legislació de drets d'autor i drets afins d'aplicació al vostre cas. Per a d'altres usos heu d'obtenir permís del(s) titular(s) de drets.
Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Attitudes ; Translanguaging ; Cross-country contexts ; English-medium instruction (EMI)
Published in:	International Journal of Applied Linguistics, First published: 26 November 2025, art. 70056, ISSN 1473-4192

DOI: 10.1111/ijal.70056

Postprint 37 p, 761.2 KB

The record appears in these collections:
Articles > Research articles
Articles > Published articles