Language policy in higher education in the United Arab Emirates: proficiency, choices and the future of Arabic

Al-Bataineh, Afaf

doi:10.1007/s10993-020-09548-y

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“…Some studies have indicated that Arab EMI students have more problems in English writing than in other language areas. This has been confirmed in the studies reported by Ghenghesh et al (2011) , Pessoa et al (2014) , Al-Kadi (2018) , Al-Bakri and Troudi (2020) , Alhassan et al (2021) , and Al-Bataineh (2021) . Al-Bakri and Troudi (2020) study specifically provided a detailed profile of Omani EMI students’ writing difficulties.…”

Section: Realities Of Emi Practices In Arab Universitiessupporting

confidence: 77%

Arabicization or Englishization of higher education in the Arab world? Controversies, policies and realities

Latif

Alhamad²

2023

Front. Psychol.

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Though there have been many calls for the Arabicization versus Englishization of higher education in the Arab world, no previous work seems to have comprehensively covered these calls and their outcomes in the region. In this paper, the authors review literature on the following four main pertinent issues: (a) the arguments for and against the Arabicization versus Englishization of higher education in the Arab world; (b) Arabicization attempts of higher education; (c) current Englishization policies and orientations of Arab higher education systems; and (d) realities of EMI practices in Arab universities. It is concluded that higher education Arabicization movements in the Arab world have not brought about their desired outcomes due to some barriers, whereas Englishization policies and practices have increasingly expanded in the region in the last three decades. The paper ends with discussing the implications of the review.

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Section: Realities Of Emi Practices In Arab Universitiessupporting

confidence: 77%

Arabicization or Englishization of higher education in the Arab world? Controversies, policies and realities

Latif

Alhamad²

2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…In the context of EMI, the challenges identified in this study resonate with broader international discussions on students' readiness for English-medium HE in non-Englishspeaking countries and their hurdles in university-level English academic discourse when transitioning from non-English secondary education. Previous studies underscore similar challenges among students entering EMI universities, including issues of linguistic preparedness, self-regulation, and academic literacy development (e.g., [11][12][13][14]). While initiatives aimed at enhancing students' English academic literacy skills and student agency may address these challenges, a cautious approach to worldwide EMI implementation is worth considering.…”

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“…While initiatives aimed at enhancing students' English academic literacy skills and student agency may address these challenges, a cautious approach to worldwide EMI implementation is worth considering. Slowing down the pace of EMI adoption would afford educators, policymakers, and researchers across different educational levels the opportunity to systematically address the pedagogical consequences of these language-related challenges (e.g., [11,12]).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The transition of EFL students to EMI university settings has garnered significant global attention, reflecting a spectrum of policy and language-related challenges (e.g., [10][11][12]), shifts in self-efficacy and motivational beliefs [13,14], and highlighting the critical role of teaching support (e.g., [15]). This showcases the complexities and implications of EFL students adapting to (sole or partial) English-medium academic environments.…”

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Exploring Student Agency in Narratives of English Literacy Events across School Subjects

Warnby

2024

Education Sciences

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In contemporary academia, English-language reading assignments are prevalent, even in contexts where English is not the primary medium of instruction nor the local language. This presents a challenge for students with English as a foreign language (EFL) who seek to pursue a university education in their home country. This study investigates the presence of English literacy events in Swedish upper secondary schools outside of English classes and explores their implications for university readiness and educational equity. Using survey data from 163 EFL students and qualitative content analysis, students’ written comments revealed a notable absence of English literacy events in non-English subjects, with limited exposure to written English texts and occasional use of multimodal English activities. The findings underscore disparities in students’ opportunities to engage with academic English literacy practices, primarily influenced by individual factors. This paper delves into the interplay between individual dimensions, and institutional and social practices, in shaping student agency in English academic literacy practices.

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“…Nowadays times have changed. Despite this, this intelligence remains well preserved, only the form of its application is somewhat different (Afsah, 2021;Al-Bataineh, 2021;Al-Mashhadi, 2018).…”

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Efforts to Improve the Development of Naturalistic Intelligence through Outbound Methods at RA Muslimat NU XVII Keser Kec. Tunjungan Kab. Blora

Mufid,

Fatimah,

Umar

et al. 2023

Al-Hijr: J. of Adulearn World

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The naturalistic intelligence of early childhood is very important to be stimulated because at an early age child are faster to receive stimuli and apply the knowledge or knowledge they have acquired. One way to stimulate is through the outbound method. The naturalistic intelligence of grade B children at RA Muslimat NU XVII Keser, Tunjungan, and Blora has not yet been achieved and developed. Therefore, this study analyzes efforts to improve children's naturalistic intelligence through the outbound method. The type of method used by the researcher is qualitative, namely using analysis of interview data and in-depth observations in the field. From the data sources that the researchers got from the field, the researchers were able to formulate a problem statement on how to apply increasing naturalistic intelligence through the outbound method at RA Muslimat NU XVII Keser, Kec. Tunjungan, Blora? to increase naturalistic intelligence in children. The results of this study indicate an increase in the naturalistic intelligence of class B children RA Muslimat NU XVII Keser, Tunjungan, and Blora.

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Language policy in higher education in the United Arab Emirates: proficiency, choices and the future of Arabic

Cited by 14 publications

References 62 publications

Arabicization or Englishization of higher education in the Arab world? Controversies, policies and realities

Arabicization or Englishization of higher education in the Arab world? Controversies, policies and realities

Exploring Student Agency in Narratives of English Literacy Events across School Subjects

Efforts to Improve the Development of Naturalistic Intelligence through Outbound Methods at RA Muslimat NU XVII Keser Kec. Tunjungan Kab. Blora

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