English as a Medium of Instruction
The English as a medium of instruction for HE lecturers course is designed to assist educators who work in tertiary level education and deliver their subject in English. The course will provide an overview of EMI and explore some of the concepts surrounding its main principles. You will participate in and analyze a demonstration lesson before implementing these principles into some of your own materials. You will work on some lesson materials personalized to your own teaching context which will be presented at the end of the week.
Course Content
- To explore the key considerations when delivering your subject in English
- To allow participants to analyse an example of these principles in practice
- To give participants opportunities to experiment with how to implement these concepts into their own teaching practice
- To allow peer and tutor feedback on materials created
Key Facts
| Minimum level of English | B2 on the CEFR (Upper Intermediate) |
| Location of Course | Galway |
| Accommodation Options | Apartment/Residence or Host Family subject to availability |
| Dates | Download the 2023 Calendar HERE Download the 2024 Calendar HERE |
| Who is it for? | For lecturers working in tertiary level education who deliver their subject in English, or who are interested in delivering their subject in English |
| Fact Sheet | Download 2023 Course Fact Sheet HERE Download 2024 Course Fact Sheet HERE |
Accommodation
We offer the following accommodation options for a 7-night stay (Saturday to Saturday) in Galway.
Below you can find more details about them. Please access the ACCOMMODATION page on the menu for further information.
Self-Catering Apartments
Accommodation in exclusive self-catering shared apartments
- Single/twin/double rooms
- Standard/comfort (en-suite) rooms
- Fully-fitted kitchen, including utensils
- Wi-Fi or cable Internet available
- Common areas (living room/kitchen/bathroom)
- Bed linen and towels provided
- From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Saturday
Host Family
Home-stay accommodation with friendly and welcoming local host families.*
- Enjoy a full immersion in Irish culture
- Warm, welcoming Irish families
- Various locations in Galway
- Half-board – Monday to Friday
- Full-board – Saturday and Sunday
- From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday
*Travel time can range from 25 to 50 minutes depending on location.
Still have questions about the course?
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