Crucial Decisions Needed: English in Science and Teaching in Non-Anglophone Countries

Authors

  • Hans de Wit Center for International Higher Education, Boston College
  • Lisa Unangst Ohio University
  • Philip G. Altbach Center for International Higher Education, Boston College

Keywords:

English, EMI, non-Anglophone countries, education, science

Abstract

English is the dominant language of instruction and scientific reporting worldwide. There is an increasing need to access scientific research in other languages and from other regional and cultural backgrounds. Non-Anglophone countries need to find a balance between quality of education, service to their own students, efforts to widen access, and national identity, as well making their higher education attractive to international students.

Author Biographies

Hans de Wit, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College

Hans de Wit is professor emeritus and distinguished fellow at the Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US. Email: dewitj@bc.edu

Lisa Unangst, Ohio University

Lisa Unangst is a visiting assistant professor at Ohio University, Athens, US. Email: lisau@ohio.edu.

Philip G. Altbach, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College

Philip G. Altbach is research professor and distinguished fellow at the Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US. Email: altbach@bc.edu.

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Published

2022-04-08

How to Cite

de Wit, H. ., Unangst, L. ., & Altbach, P. . (2022). Crucial Decisions Needed: English in Science and Teaching in Non-Anglophone Countries. International Higher Education, (110), 11–12. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14977

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