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A North–South-South partnership in higher education to develop health research capacity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: the challenge of finding a common language

Christiane Horwood
Silondile Luthuli
Lyn Haskins
Sphindile Mapumulo
Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen
Vaughn M. John
Thorkild Tylleskär
Paulin B. Mutombo
Mala Ali Mapatano
Anne Hatløy

202115 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Partnerships between HEIs could be a powerful tool to develop research capacity in low-income countries in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. EMI could be a solution to language barriers faced by many such partnerships, but wide-ranging support to develop English proficiency among staff and students is essential to ensure that the challenges do not outweigh the benefits.

Research topics

Second Language Learning and Teaching
Higher Education Learning Practices

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DOI: 10.1186/s12961-021-00728-8

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