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On the Path of College English Teaching Reform in New Engineering Disciplines from the Perspective of ESP

Author(s)

Juan Wu

Affiliation(s)

School of Foreign Languages, University of Sanya, Sanya, Hainan, China

Abstract

With the advancement of new engineering disciplines construction, traditional college English teaching is facing new challenges and opportunities. As an important part of higher education, college English needs to keep pace with the times and serve the vast talent cultivation needs of the new engineering disciplines. The question of how to make college English teaching more effective is one that warrants further exploration. ESP (English for specific purposes) emphasizes conducting English teaching tailored to specific professional or occupational needs, providing an effective perspective for the reform of college English teaching. This paper explores the reform path of college English teaching from the perspective of ESP in the context of new engineering disciplines. It covers changes in areas such as course objectives, teaching content, teaching methods, faculty development and the implementation support for these reforms, aiming to enhance students’ ability to use English for professional communication and learning in the new engineering fields, and to cultivate interdisciplinary talents that meet the demands of the new era.

Keywords

English for Specific Purposes; New Engineering Disciplines; ESP; College English; Teaching Reform

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