Publication details
University Student Perspectives on Plurilingual Practices in Czech as a Foreign Language Classrooms
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| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Type | Chapter in a book |
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| Description | This chapter examines plurilingual practices in university-level Czech as a Foreign or Second Language (CFL/CSL) instruction from the perspective of international students enrolled in English-taught programmes in the Czech Republic. Drawing on questionnaire data from 184 students, the study explores (1) students’ perceptions of the frequency and pedagogical purposes of additional languages used by instructors during Czech lessons and (2) students’ preferences, perceived needs, and comfort regarding the use of additional languages in CFL instruction. The findings indicate that additional languages are commonly used in CFL classes, with English functioning as the dominant mediating language. The results point to a divergence between preference and perceived necessity, suggesting that plurilingual practices are viewed as a flexible pedagogical scaffold rather than a dependency. The chapter discusses these findings in relation to plurilingual pedagogy and the English-medium ecology of Czech higher education and highlights implications for learner-centred approaches in CFL/CSL instruction. |