Abstract

Conclusion. EMI lecturers demonstrate positive attitudes toward content-language teacher collaboration. Successful teacher collaboration requires institutional support, flexible scheduling arrangements, clear guidance and policies, and a gradual implementation process.

Keywords: EMI, lecturers’ beliefs, content lecturers, language lecturer, teacher collaboration

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