Conceptualizing the integration of a 3as approach content-based instruction into teaching business english speaking to Chinese EFL undergraduates

Ke Hu and Asmaa AlSaqqaf (2024) Conceptualizing the integration of a 3as approach content-based instruction into teaching business english speaking to Chinese EFL undergraduates. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14. pp. 1-16. ISSN 2222-6990

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Abstract

Economic globalization has changed the demand for cross-cultural communication, making business topics increase exponentially. The need for business English has expanded, and it has evolved into an interdisciplinary major in China’s higher education systems, cultivating bilingual talents in business context. This urges the need for an effective speaking mechanism that facilitates the construction of improved speaking performance. This paper aims to present a conceptual framework that allows for the scaffolding and meaning construction of speaking skills. Regarding this, this study adopts a qualitative approach and uses document analysis as the method of data collection. Unlike previous studies that merely focused on a mono teaching approach, the findings of the study argue that integrating the three stages of skill development approach, which fosters awareness-raising, appropriation, and autonomy of language learners for speaking proficiency, into the content-based instruction can enhance the confidence and interest of Chinese EFL business English undergraduates with diverse backgrounds by engaging them in the proposed activities in the specified phases. Overall, the conceptual framework presented in this paper is hoped to help Chinese EFL business English undergraduates to develop speaking skills.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Awareness-Raising, Appropriation, and Autonomy, Content-Based Instruction, Oral Business English, Speaking Proficiency, Teaching English for Specific Purposes
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF1-6182 Commerce > HF5001-6182 Business > HF5717-5734.7 Business communication Including business report writing, business correspondence P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English > PE1001-1693 Modern English
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2024 10:24
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2024 10:24
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41127

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