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Inequity, inequality, and language rights in English as a medium of instruction programs

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Language rights are essential to human rights, including using English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in higher education. However, in non-Anglophone countries, using EMI in undergraduate programs may contribute to human rights violations and inequalities. This qualitative study explores the lack of justice and fairness in EMI policy implementation in undergraduate programs, resulting in structural inequity based on students’ experiences. Open-ended responses were collected from undergraduate students in four colleges, including healthcare, sciences, engineering, and computer science. A thematic analysis of students’ responses revealed three major themes: the roots of inequities in EMI undergraduate programs, struggles faced by English as Foreign Language (EFL) undergraduates, and suggested tactics and solutions to address injustice in EMI classes. The study aims to provide international educators and policymakers with a better understanding of the challenges EFL students face in EMI classes and amplify the voices of students often neglected in internationally published studies. The findings suggest the need for policymakers to re-evaluate the effectiveness of EMI policies in non-Anglophone countries and promote equity, fairness, and social justice in universities to help students achieve equal opportunities to learn and succeed, irrespective of their English proficiency.

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  • Alhamami, Munassir, 2023. "Inequity, inequality, and language rights in English as a medium of instruction programs," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 99(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:99:y:2023:i:c:s0149718923000745
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2023.102297
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