The Impact of Englishization of Higher Education on Exchange Students' Attitudes Toward Local Languages

Mert, Mahmut; Alkanat Akman, Tuba and Yuksel, Dogan (2024). The Impact of Englishization of Higher Education on Exchange Students' Attitudes Toward Local Languages. In: Mammadova, Tamilla ed. Academic Mobility through the Lens of Language and Identity, Global Pandemics, and Distance Internationalization: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education. Oxon, UK and New York, USA: Routledge.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003366942-4

Abstract

This study examines the attitudes of Erasmus exchange students towards learning the local language and culture during their Erasmus+ mobility program. The participants are 34 students attending exchange programs from a Turkish university. Data constitutes the participants' OLS exam results in local languages, and semi-structured interviews. The interviews specifically focused on (a) students' attitudes towards the target culture and language, (b) opportunities for learning the local language, and (c) the impact of the dominance of English on the learning of local languages. Thematic analysis revealed that exchange students have had different attitudes and practices in various countries.

Viewing alternatives

Look up in Google Scholar

Metrics

Public Attention

Altmetrics from Altmetric

Number of Citations

Citations from Dimensions
No digital document available to download for this item

Item Actions

Export

About

CORE (COnnecting REpositories)