English Medium Instruction at Global Sustainability Science: Expectations and Perceptions of Students

Abstract

This study provides insight into the expectations and perceptions of the new English taught bachelor’s degree Global Sustainability Science at Utrecht University. An online survey was spread among the second year students to gain responses for a quantitative study. The results suggest that students are positive about the English instruction level, but do indicate areas of improvement. The findings from this study may contribute to the Native vs Non-Native Speaker teacher debate and can be used to enhance the perceived English level at GSS and Utrecht University.