Teaching your Discipline in English in Higher Education: Building the Basics 26-27 S1

The course aims to foster an awareness of the role culture plays in the teaching and learning Higher Education context. Participants will acquire a range of pedagogical and linguistic strategies that will enable them to create inclusive learning environments and design class activities that encourage student participation in the EMI classroom.

Participants will gain an understanding of the basic theories of EMI teaching and learning and their practical application. They will learn how to use the English language more effectively to guide the students in the learning process.

Course units

1. An introduction to teaching in English: concepts and contexts
2. Communication in the EMI classroom
3. Pedagogical approaches to teaching in English

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand key theoretical principles underpinning teaching in English and their implications for learning in international and multilingual classrooms;
• Develop awareness of how language use and cultural diversity (e.g. style, register, interaction patterns, learner identities) shape communication and learning in international classrooms;
• Identify and apply pedagogical and communicative strategies that facilitate inclusive and effective learning of academic content through English.

Timetable:

Week 1: 19 October – 25 October 2026
Self-paced introduction or orientation module 1 (estimate of two hours of work/asynchronous)

Week 2: 26 October 2026 – 1 November 2026
First synchronous meeting

Week 3: 2 November 2026 – 8 November 2026
Self-paced module 2 + asynchronous group and individual activities (estimate of three hours of work)

Week 4: 9 November 2026 – 15 November 2026
Second synchronous meeting

Week 5: 16 November 2026 – 22 November 2026
Self-paced module 3 + asynchronous group and individual activities (estimate of three hours of work)

Week 6: 23 November 2026 – 29 November 2026
Third synchronous meeting

Important note: dates and time slots for synchronous meetings will be communicated at the beginning of the course.

• EUNICE academic, lecturer and/or PhD student, working at any of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check its members here).
• B2 level of English. However, based on the participant’s motivation and background, some flexibility regarding the level of language could be considered. Participants who do not have the minimum level required and wish to attend the course need to contact Julie Walaszczyk, Julie.walaszczyk@umons.ac.be prior to the start of the course.
• No teaching experience is required.

Study Level: PhD, Teachers/Researchers

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities

• BTU applicants: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF applicants: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP applicants: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE course coordinator.