English Medium Instruction in Northern Cyprus

This book explores the diverse roles, perceptions, functions, policies, practices, and challenges pertinent to English medium instruction (EMI) in higher education institutions, specifically in Northern Cyprus. It connects the educational discussions related to EMI to the broader trends and conversations related to marketization, privatization, and internationalization in higher education, thereby offering a nuanced understanding of the role that English plays in this complex picture. By providing conceptual and empirical insights into EMI contextualized by the broader sociopolitical, economic, and educational dynamics, it makes a novel and important contribution to the much-needed discussions related to higher education in Northern Cyprus. Although centered on Northern Cyprus, the insights offered by this book are also transferable to international contexts, enriching the global conversation on EMI in diverse and complex settings. This book appeals to a diverse audience across several academic fields, including education, linguistics, political science, and postcolonial studies. Its interdisciplinary approach enhances its scholarly value, making it relevant to a broad range of researchers, teacher educators, undergraduate and postgraduate students.