The Learning and Teaching of English as an International Language in Asia-Pacific Universities: Issues and Challenges

Abstract

This chapter first provides a brief general review of the teaching and learning of English in Australian and Asian universities and shows that English is still primarily regarded as a native speaker product and that English, officially at any rate, is taught monolingually in English and English medium of instruction (EMI) classes and courses. The chapter then argues that the use of English as a lingua franca and the many Asian varieties of English need to be factored into university language policies and that multilingual students and staff be allowed to use their multilingual resources in English–medium education.