Challenges encountered by Libyan students in learning through implementing English as a medium of instruction (EMI) : a study in the faculty of engineering at Sirte University
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2021, Issue 17 (31 Mar. 2021), pp.556-591, 36 p.
Publisher
Sirte University Faculty of Arts
Publication Date
2021-03-31
Country of Publication
Libya
No. of Pages
36
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Several countries around the globe are beginning to implement EMI particularly at tertiary level.
However, this presents numerous challenges, mostly in English as a Foreign language settings where the students generally have low proficiency in the language.
Libya represents a case in point.
This paper reports the results of a case study of implementing EMI in the Faculty of Engineering at Sirte University in Libya.
In the study, 179 Libyan engineering students were selected to complete an online questionnaire reflecting their challenges in learning through implementing EMI.
Findings from quantitative and qualitative data analysis indicate that most Libyan engineering students encounter a number of challenges mainly namely psychological, linguistic and challenges related to teachers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sad, Nuaymah D. Amir. 2021. Challenges encountered by Libyan students in learning through implementing English as a medium of instruction (EMI) : a study in the faculty of engineering at Sirte University. Abhat Journal،Vol. 2021, no. 17, pp.556-591.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1456563
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sad, Nuaymah D. Amir. Challenges encountered by Libyan students in learning through implementing English as a medium of instruction (EMI) : a study in the faculty of engineering at Sirte University. Abhat Journal No. 17 (Mar. 2021), pp.556-591.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1456563
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sad, Nuaymah D. Amir. Challenges encountered by Libyan students in learning through implementing English as a medium of instruction (EMI) : a study in the faculty of engineering at Sirte University. Abhat Journal. 2021. Vol. 2021, no. 17, pp.556-591.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1456563
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 587-591
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BIM-1456563