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'We Have No Chinese Classmates': International Students, Internationalization, and Medium of Instruction in Chinese Universities

Authors :
Liu, Meng
Le Ha, Phan
Source :
Australian Review of Applied Linguistics. Jul 2021 44(2):180-207.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

This paper draws on a small-scale qualitative study with international students enrolled in various English- and Chinese-medium instruction programs in Chinese universities. It seeks to explore these students' educational experiences and their perceptions of China and China's higher education. Our study provides ample evidence about the irrelevance of Chinese language in the current policies and practices of Chinese universities regarding internationalization and international students. It also counters earlier studies that show how deeply rooted the discourses of native speaker and native-speaking varieties of English are in English-medium-instruction programs around the world. All in all, the paper makes theoretical and empirical contributions to the emerging literature on international students' education and academic experiences in China. Through accounts obtained from international students of varied backgrounds, the paper also sheds light on nuances of internationalization, medium of instruction, and academic mobilities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0155-0640
Volume :
44
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Australian Review of Applied Linguistics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1304833
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1075/aral.20091.liu