Dear Students, Professors, and Colleagues,
The Central Asian Research Centre for Educational Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT) is pleased to invite you to an upcoming seminar by Akmaral Karabay.
Title: The enactment of English Medium Instruction (EMI) policy in a state and a national university in Kazakhstan: A multi-level, multi-actor perspective
Date: Thursday, August 29nd, 2024
Time: 14:00-15:00
Event Language: English
Location: Nazarbayev University, Block C3, Room 2004
ZOOM Link: https://nu-edu-kz.zoom.us/j/92139190429?pwd=ZWczl4K6rISl9jXpFe0U8KAgRagcmk.1
Identification number: 921 3919 0429
Passcode: 124183
We kindly request you to register in advance if you wish to participate:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejM1N-YGrgQ_YLP4iqKwe-_aIoDJb5S3NAcJNzoHc3lhG4kw/viewform?usp=sf_link
We encourage you to mark this event on your calendar and join Akmaral Karabay in this interesting discussion.
As universities worldwide embrace internationalization, the adoption of English-medium instruction (EMI) has surged in non-English speaking countries. In Kazakhstan, the momentum behind EMI in higher education institutions (HEIs) is driven by various governmental initiatives.However, the top-down nature of EMI policy, coupled with its ambiguous articulation at the national level, has led to diverse interpretations and enactment practices across institutions. While this study investigates both the interpretation and enactment of EMI policy within two distinct Kazakhstani HEIs—a state and a national university—across different levels of governance and practice, this presentation will focus exclusively on the aspect of interpretation. By concentrating on how the policy is interpreted by various stakeholders, the presentation aims to facilitate a thorough and deep discussion of these findings within the broader context of higher education policy.
Contact information:
meruyert.smagulova@nu.edu.kz
