INTEGRATING ECONOMIC CONTENT INTO ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: A CBI APPROACH
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15547531
Kalit so‘zlar
Content-Based Instruction, English for Specific Purposes, Economics, Language Teaching, Academic English, CBI, ESP, English Language Acquisition, Interdisciplinary Teaching.Annotasiya
In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, the ability to communicate effectively in English has become essential for students of all academic disciplines, including those studying economics. Content-Based Instruction (CBI), an educational approach that integrates language learning with subject matter content, presents a valuable framework for teaching English to economics students. This article explores the potential of using CBI in the English language classroom to foster both linguistic proficiency and domain-specific knowledge among learners in the field of economics.
The paper begins by outlining the theoretical underpinnings of CBI and its relevance to English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly English for Economics. It discusses how incorporating economic concepts, vocabulary, texts, and real-life materials such as graphs, data sets, and news articles can enhance learners’ motivation, contextual understanding, and communicative competence. The study further examines a variety of teaching strategies and techniques that can be employed within a CBI framework, including task-based learning, project-based assignments, problem-solving discussions, and authentic assessment practices.
Moreover, the article highlights the dual benefits of integrating economic content into English teaching: students simultaneously gain command over essential economic terminology and improve their overall language skills, including reading comprehension, academic writing, oral presentations, and critical thinking. It also addresses the challenges of implementing CBI in language instruction, such as the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, the adaptation of complex subject material for language learners, and teacher preparation.
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