학습자 인식 및 요구분석에 기초한 효과적인 영어강의의 조건과 운영방안

Conditions and considerations for more effective English-medium lectures based on the students’ needs analysis

Based on students' needs analysis of the English-medium courses, the study examines the current practice of English-medium instruction (EMI) and attempts to seek for a more viable model of (EMI) at the tertiary level. Additionally, the study investigates the associations of the perception of the (EMI) instruction with learner variables such as age, major. overseas experiences, and English proficiency level. A total of 73 EMI students participated in the web-based survey inquiring how effective the current EMI courses were and in what direction the current courses should direct. The results of this study were as follows: First, the participants considered English learning as the primary purpose of taking English medium lectures. Although they showed moderately positive attitudes toward the effect of EMI courses overall, they were not satisfied with the current EMI practice, Second, the participants regarded an assessment focusing on the subject matter knowledge as the most important factor in the success of implementing EMI. Third, they experienced quite a moderate-high degree of emotional stress and anxiety in taking EMI courses. Fourth, the students suggested that it is necessary to provide university-wide support and systematic assistance to EMI students. Pedagogical implications are discussed coupled with future direction of research.