Digital resources and english as an additional language in higher education: Possibilities for internationalization

Abstract

This study aims to discuss some possibilities of adopting digital resources for using English as an additional language (EAL) in the process of internationalization of higher education. The literature review includes approaches such as COIL, MOOCs and EMI used globally, and is contrasted with local evidence of the adoption of digital resources and EAL use in a Brazilian university. The study used a bibliographic research methodology, combined with a literature review, to discuss digital resources as part of approaches for using EAL in internationalization, contrasting with local evidence in the university investigated. Results of the study suggest that the use of digital resources is necessary to promote a more comprehensive process of EAL use in higher education internationalization. The conclusion indicates that a combination of digital resources and alternative approaches can foster language use for internationalization in higher education institutions.