Content and Language Teaching: An Evolving Pedagogy for Vietnamese English-Medium Lecturers

Thi Thanh Nha Vu

doi:10.29333/ejecs/2127

Authors

Thi Thanh Nha Vu VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8661-5484

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https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2127

Keywords:

EMI, content and language integrated learning, pedagogy, ESP

Abstract

Content and language teaching has been widely applied in language education. The recent popularity of content and language-integrated learning (CLIL) and English-medium (EMI) courses has caused increasing research interest in exploring the relationships between language and content for an effective pedagogy. However, content and language-based teaching is elusive regarding contextual, disciplinary, and personal diversity, resulting in mixed classroom practices. Based on a questionnaire with 72 EMI lecturers, this paper explores the evolving nature of content and language teaching and how these EMI lecturers translated its teaching principles into practice. The findings revealed that most EMI lecturers perceived their dual role of supporting content and language development in EMI courses partly translated into classroom practices. Classroom activities primarily focused on lecturing, and language support strategies were integrated with content learning. The paper concludes with implications for teaching and further research.

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Thi Thanh Nha Vu, VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi

Vu Thi Thanh Nha (VIETNAM) is the dean of the Faculty of English Language and Culture, VNU University of Languages and International Studies under Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Her research interests include project-based learning, educational change, EMI, community of practice, teacher development, and curriculum. Currently, Nha's work is focused on digitalization, community of practice, and teacher development, providing valuable insights into these areas and their impact on curriculum implementation in Vietnam.

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