World leaders in EMI
We design and deliver bespoke programs and services for higher education providers in contexts where English is (or is planned to be) used as the medium of instruction.
The Macquarie University English Medium of Instruction (EMI) Centre is a world first that focuses exclusively on English Medium Instruction and its associated practice.
We specialise in:
- developing the English language proficiency of educators for teaching purposes
- methodology and best practice for teaching in English
- pre-service and in-service educator training in EMI
- transitioning to and implementing EMI policies
- measuring and evaluating the success of an EMI program
- professional development in EMI
- developing the English language proficiency and academic preparedness of students in EMI institutions.
Our EMI philosophy
Our programs are customised to each context. We can work with you to discuss your needs and to design a suitable program or service related to EMI.
Our programs and services
- Capacity building and professional development
- Methodology for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
- Consultancy Services
- English Language MOOCs
- Language Testing Services
- EMI Events (eg symposium and conferences)
- Collaboration opportunities
- Study tours
Sample programs and support
- EMI fundamentals for university teaching staff
- EMI development for university teaching staff
- English language development for teaching staff
- English language development for students
- Language proficiency test preparation for students
The Centre is governed by an Advisory Board, comprising leaders from the fields of Education, Applied Linguistics and TESOL.
- Dr Pamela Humphreys, Director, Macquarie University College
- Professor Taryn Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Programs and Pathways), Macquarie University
- Dr Robyn Westcott, Director, Learning Skills Unit, Macquarie University
- Associate Professor Phil Chappell, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University
- Dr Sue Ollerhead, School of Education, Macquarie University
- Cara Dinneen, Associate Director, Learning and Teaching, Macquarie University College
- Professor Emeritus Andy Kirkpatrick, Department of Languages and Linguistics, Griffith University
Global symposia
Our online global symposia bring together an international lineup of leading EMI and CLIL experts and practitioners to share research, practice and experiences in shaping high quality educational experiences for English taught programs..
| Speaker/s | Presentation title | Recording time |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sue Ollerhead | Keynote: Overview of multilingual approaches and theoretic base for these approaches | 5:58 |
| Joe Yiming Lee, Taipei Municipal Zhongzheng Senior High Scool | Beyond simplification and differentiation: Multimodal learning and translanguaging in a Taiwanese bilingual entrepreneurship PBL classroom | 42:30 |
| Yueh-Hsien Tai, Taichung Wen-Hua Senior High School | The use of L1 in CLIL teaching at high schools in Taiwan | 51:19 |
| Dr Shih-Han Su, The Affiliated Experimental Elementary School of National Pingtung University | Word problems for mathematical solutions with young learners | 59:21 |
| Professor Ofelia Garcia and Dr Sue Ollerhead | Q&A: A discussion on translanguaging practices | 1:15:00 |
| Dr Yulia Kharchenko | Guest speaker: Pedagogical translanguaging strategies for an EMI classroom | 1:55:10 |
| Shan-Chien Yang, Taipei First Girls’ High School | Plot A spectrum from the astronomy database: Aligning language and comprehension | 2:14:00 |
| Thai Phuong Thao and Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong, Hanoi University of Science and Technology | Adopting multilingual pedagogies in EMI courses at HUST | 2:19:40 |
| Michael Setiawan, BINUS University | CLIL with translanguaging serves the right purpose | 2:27:40 |
| Associate Professor Phil Chappell, Dr Yulia Kharchenko, Honorary Professor Phil Benson and Cara Dinneen | Panel discussion: Reflections on translanguaging | 2:40:20 |
Day 1
| Speaker/s | Presentation title | Recording time |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Andy Kirkpatrick, Emeritus Professor Griffith University, Australia and Fellow of Australian Academy of Humanities | Framework for contextualising EMI: 4 levels of policy making | 3:55 |
| Professor Diane Pecorari, City University, Hong Kong | The outcomes of EMI: A case study | 50:30 |
| Professor Andy Kirkpatrick, Professor Diane Pecorari and Professor Kingsley Bolton, University of Stockholm | Best practice when transitioning to EMI | 1:47:00 |
Day 2
| Speaker | Presentation title | Recording time |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Yulia Kharchenko | Pedagogical translanguaging | 6:28 |
| Dr Russell Cross, Melbourne University, Australia | Using EMI in the classroom: Top tips for delivering through EMI | 43:06 |
| Cara Dinneen | Taking action: Upskilling in EMI | 1:26:00 |
Accreditation
Our EMI Centre is endorsed by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS).