Exploration into the Reform Paths of Course Evaluation System under ESP Mode — Taking Business English Correspondence as an Example
Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v7i1.4973
Abstract
English Business Correspondence, as an ESP course, aims at developing students’ English writing skills. The author has taught the course for five times, experiencing changes in textbooks and teaching materials. For the 2025-2026 academic year, teachers of this course applied for an educational reform project, and adopted ICLT model in the teaching design of this semester. By the end of the semester, the reform proved effective in improving students’ final exam score and satisfaction with the course. Besides, suggestions such as improving interactive atmosphere and strengthening link between the course and reality were also put forward.
Keywords
educational reform, ESP, ICLT, English Business Correspondence, feedback mechanism
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