Implementation of EMI in Taiwan’s Higher Education: Exploring Students’ Perspective on the Challenges and Their Needs

Abstract

Taiwan’s recent bilingual education policy has driven universities to promote English-medium instruction (EMI) courses. While research has explored teacher perspectives on EMI implementation, student experiences remain understudied. This quantitative study addresses this gap by investigating the perceptions and self-reported experiences of 1,137 Taiwanese Mandarin-speaking university students enrolled in EMI courses, whose first language is Taiwanese Mandarin only. This research sheds light on student preferences, challenges, and learning needs in EMI courses. By highlighting these aspects, the study aims to inform instructors on how to effectively plan and deliver EMI instruction while providing appropriate learning resources aligned with students’ varying English abilities.

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Author Information
Chen-An Chang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Shan-Yun Huang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
I-Jan Peng, National Taiwan University, Taiwan