Frequently Asked Questions for RCEMI
Instructors
A-1: NTNU Faculty: Please refer to the Center for Teaching and Learning Development (CTLD).
A-2: Non-NTNU Faculty: Currently, NTNU RCEMI is only open to interuniversity collaborations. For faculty interested in the Professional EMI Lecturer Development course, please contact the EMI unit at your post-secondary institution of employment.
A: The time and procedures for applications are based on the latest announcements. There are no restrictions on membership concerning specialization or NTNU affiliation. The application period for each year will be communicated in actual announcements. A minimum of 4 members is required.
A: Currently, NTNU RCEMI is only open to interuniversity collaborations. For faculty interested in the Professional EMI Lecturer Development course, please contact the EMI unit at your post-secondary institution of employment.
For EMI representatives of other post-secondary institutions, please contact NTNU RCEMI at rcemi@deps.ntnu.edu.tw.
A: NTNU RCEMI will hold lectures and workshops on an irregular basis. They will be open to all faculty members and announced on our website or via email. Please stay tuned for updates.
A: EMI courses can improve students’ professional and academic English skills, giving them a competitive edge in a globalized economy. EMI teaching practices can also improve English teaching expression and communication skills for all faculty, which is of great benefit when participating in international academic exchanges and publications.
For more details about the Oxford EMI program, please refer to our FAQs for Oxford EMI Training, or contact the project coordinator Lili Yeh (TEL: 02-7749-5922 / Email: liwenyeh@ntnu.edu.tw)
Students
A: English Mediated Instruction (EMI) refers to a type of course offered by educational institutions for which English is not the native language of instruction. In EMI courses, the delivery of course contents, teacher-student interactions, and academic support materials, as well as the presentation and evaluation of learning outcomes are conducted in English.
A1-NTNU Students: Under the NTNU Teaching Assistant Implementation Directions and Teaching Assistant Training and Assessment Principles, the EMI course must be completed before applications can be submitted to CTLD. For more information, please contact CTLD at extension #1887.
A2-Non-NTNU Students: Currently, NTNU RCEMI is only open to interuniversity collaborations. For students interested in the EMI TA Training course, please contact the EMI unit at your post-secondary institution of enrollment.
A: TAs are required to assist the professor in-class activities and other tasks. Their duties are similar to that of TAs in Chinese courses, except EMI TAs also need to lead group discussions or make announcements in English.
A: All students interested in studying for and working as EMI. TAs are welcome to apply, with specific details subject to the regulations of their school. For instance, prerequisites for NTNU are completion of the English course and 3-stage training. For more information, please contact CTLD at extension #1887.
A: Students’ EMI course credits or completion rate will be noted on their transcript along with their English certification level (E1-E5), which serves as strong evidence of proficiency for studying abroad or seeking employment in the future. For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at extension #1102.
A: NTNU EMI courses are distributed across all departments and graduate institutes. Please refer to the course selection system for a complete list.
A: In addition to basic English courses, the NTNU Foreign Language Education Division (FLED) also hosts English Professional Development events on an irregular basis. For more information, please contact FLED at extension #1148.
Furthermore, the Center for Academic English (CAL) helps improve academic English from an undergraduate to a doctorate level. For more information, please contact CAL at extension #5902.
A: CAL offers professional courses, one-on-one counseling, workshops, lectures, and other events, as well as a collection of books, software, and glossaries on English academic writing and oral communication for self-learning. For more information, please contact CAL at extension #5902.