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Journal : Studies in English Language and Education

Exploring English in an EMI nursing program: Native English varieties, ELF, and translingual practices Situmorang, Komilie; Pramusita, Santa Maya
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i1.35359

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English Medium Instruction (EMI) has been implemented globally as a strategy for the internationalization of Higher Education Institutions to promote global competence and mobility. However, the concept of English within the EMI context has been scrutinized, as studies reveal that the definition of English in EMI is often contextual. This shift has brought English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) into focus. Given the limited research in Indonesia exploring EMI through the perspectives of ELF and translingual practices, this study examines these concepts within the context of the nursing EMI program. The study draws on a rich dataset, using in-depth interviews with international nursing students to analyze the conceptualization of English, ELF, and translingual practices. Findings reveal a disparity between students preconceived notions and actual practices. Students commonly perceive English in EMI as a native variety shaped by exposure to popular culture such as movies, songs, and social media. However, ELF practices emerge as essential strategies for achieving effective communication, emphasizing adaptability and mutual understanding. Translingual practices manifest in the form of gado-gado Englisha blend of languageswhich is seen as a creative and dynamic linguistic choice but also criticized as being less proficient or standardized. This study highlights the complexities of EMI implementation and advocates for a dynamic and flexible approach to navigating multilingual classroom contexts.
Multimodality in English-medium nursing classroom interactions: A critical discourse analysis Situmorang, Komilie; Simbolon, Nurmala Elmin; Pramusita, Santa Maya; Hutabarat, Pritz
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 3 (2025): In Progress
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i3.44484

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English-medium instruction (EMI) continues to expand globally, yet multilingual classrooms remain linguistically complex, as students and lecturers navigate layered communicative challenges. While EMI research has advanced in general education settings, empirical studies grounded in healthcare-specific, discipline-oriented classrooms, particularly in non-English-dominant regions, remain limited. Addressing this gap, this study examines how multimodal resources including gestures, vocalizations, gaze, body movement, and first-language (L1) use are mobilized in EMI nursing classrooms at a university in Indonesia. Drawing on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and ten hours of recorded classroom discourse, the study reveals how meaning is collaboratively constructed through multimodal ensembles that also shape power relations and pedagogical agency. A unique contribution of this research is the culturally embedded concept of Gado-Gado English, a metaphor for the dynamic blend of linguistic and semiotic resources used by teachers and students to cope with EMI challenges. Findings show that multimodal strategies foster inclusive participation, emotional engagement, and active knowledge construction in clinical learning contexts. By capturing naturalistic interaction in an underexplored EMI healthcare setting, this study offers both theoretical and practical insights into discipline-specific EMI pedagogy. Implications are drawn for EMI policy, curriculum design, and professional development, especially regarding the integration of multimodal resources as legitimate and empowering pedagogical tools.