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The article starts by examining the reasons behind the relatively recent growth of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in Russian higher education institutions, from internationalization to more altruistic motives. While internationalization in Russia has recently been facilitated through a top-down approach at a national level, the quantity and quality of courses and programs taught in English are the responsibility of Russian universities and are primarily managed at an institutional level. Russian higher education institutions (HEIs) have been employing several strategies such as international recruiting, long-term university partnerships and faculty development. The authors take a closer look at each strategy, assessing its strengths and weaknesses, and illustrating it with some examples. Comparative analysis of the strategies under scrutiny allows to highlight more effective ones which are likely to positively impact the quantity and quality of EMI in Russian higher education in the years to come.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)149-168
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes
Volume9
Issue number2
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StatePublished - 18 Mar 2021

    Scopus subject areas

  • Education

    Research areas

  • English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI), faculty development, internationalization, Russian higher education, institutional strategies, quality management, Russian higher education, Faculty development, Internationalization, English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI), Institutional strategies, Quality management

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