English As A Medium Of Instruction – A Growing Global Phenomenon

Abstract

Sri Lanka is seeing a rise in the use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI), which is consistent with international trends in educational reform. This study investigates the causes of EMI's expansion in Sri Lanka as well as its advantages and disadvantages, with a focus on equity and linguistic variety in the local context. The authors investigate the effects of EMI on educational quality, employment opportunities, and cultural identity using a mix of qualitative data from policy texts, educator interviews, and student surveys. Globalization, the need for fluency in English, and the growing internationalization of education are the main forces behind the rise of EMI. English is being taught as a foreign language (EFL) in non-anglophone nations, but there seems to be a swift global movement toward English being the medium of instruction (EMI) for academic topics. There are significant ramifications for youth education from this issue. However, there hasn't been much empirical study done on the introduction, timing, and delivery of EMI. English is being taught as a foreign language (EFL) in non-anglophone nations, but there seems to be a swift global movement toward English being the medium of instruction (EMI) for academic topics. Universities, secondary schools, and even elementary schools are using EMI more and more. There are significant ramifications for youth education from this issue. However, there hasn't been much empirical study done on the introduction, timing, and delivery of EMI. The linguistic landscape of the nation was established by its colonial past, when English was the primary language. Due in large part to globalization, the demand for better English proficiency & internationalization of education, EMI has grown dramatically in the last several years in both the public and private education sectors. To fulfil the knowledge requirement, approaches and outcome of English as a medium of instruction concept; this paper is intended to enlighten the people about the recent scenario of Sri Lanka as well global level.