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Benjamin Gutscher

Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes at Duke Kunshan University
DKU Faculty
Office hours Thursdays 11:00–13:00, AB 2015  

Overview


Benjamin Gutscher has taught English in Chinese higher education for 14 years, focusing on English for Academic Purposes from 2013.  Before joining Duke Kunshan University, he graduated with an MA with distinction in Teaching English for Academic Purposes in 2023 from The University of Nottingham.  Ben's research interests include English-Medium Instruction (EMI), Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), and technology applications in the classroom.  His research on EMI programs included a study into the needs and provisions of language support for such programs in public universities in China for his dissertation.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes at Duke Kunshan University · 2023 - Present DKU Faculty

Recent Publications


An investigation into the linguistic needs and support offered students and instructors of courses taught using English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) at Chinese Universities

Thesis Dissertation · February 1, 2026 In Chinese higher education, an increasing number of courses are being taught using English as the medium of instruction (EMI). The success of such programs relies on the idea that while students are being actively taught content related to the subject of ... Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) · 2023 M.A.
University of Akron · 2009 B.S.