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Song, Si-chun. “A Study of Undergraduate Korean and International Students’ Perceptions and Preferences on English Medium Instruction Taught by Korean Instructors.” Studies in English Language & Literature. 42.3 (2016): 221-243. This study investigated university students’ perceptions and preferences on English Medium Instruction (EMI) taught by Korean instructors. The data for this study was collected through paper surveys from 105 Korean and 81 international students. Results showed that there were no significant differences between groups in perceiving the effectiveness of EMI and the necessity of improving EMI courses with regards to teacher quality, teaching methods, and student learning assessment practices. Nonetheless, there was a significant difference between groups regarding class activities. International students preferred to work in groups on presentations, assignments and discussions. Participants in both groups opposed the idea of expanding EMI to general and major elective courses, and increasing mandatory credits for EMI courses. They preferred student-centered learning over teacher-centered instruction. Overall, the international students expressed greater dissatisfaction with EMI classes than the Korean students did. The international students exhibited more stress from having to master Korean as well as English for learning course material. Based on this study’s results, implications and recommendations for researchers and educators are discussed to improve the quality of EMI courses at Korean universities. (Chonbuk National University)