Target group: For instructors of the University of Oldenburg who are preparing to teach or are very new to teaching their academic subject in English. The participation is free of charge.

This course aims to prepare instructors who are new to using the English language to teach academic subjects for the demands of the English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) classroom. Participants will be introduced to characteristics of EMI in German higher education, as well as practice the language needed to successfully navigate challenging communicative situations with regards to teaching and interactions with students. Observing and analyzing EMI teaching, identifying best practices in EMI, and simulating teaching situations in English will be additional foci of the course.