Exploring Higher Education Pathways in Italy, France and Germany: A Linguistic Analysis of Master’s Degree Home Pages in English as a Medium of Instruction and the National LanguagesFootnote

1 This study was planned and written jointly by the two Authors. In particular, Cristina Pennarola is responsible for the analysis of the Italian and French master’s degree programs, and Amelia Bandini is responsible for the analysis of the German master’s degree programs.

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