"BRIDGING THE GAP: DESIGNING HOLISTIC COURSE FRAMEWORKS THAT BALANCE LANGUAGE AND SKILL-CENTERED APPROACHES"
Keywords:
ESP, course design, language centered approach, skill centered approach, innovative framework, communicative competence.Abstract
The 21st century is characterized by its rapid shift towards a global as to a technological movement. To this end, many disciplines witnessed many changes. The domain of education is not an exception. A part from this, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is seen nowadays as a critical agent in resolving many problems in different domains where English is taught. ESP course design has grown to become one of the most prominent areas of EFL teaching since the early 1960's. It is a phenomenon that grew out of a number of covering trends. This article explores how educators and curriculum designers can integrate language-focused methodologies with skill-centered course design. It emphasizes fostering both communicative competence and practical, transferable skills. The discussion could cover innovative frameworks, assessment strategies, and examples of courses that blend linguistic development with real-world applicability, like designing programs for professional contexts, academic readiness, or intercultural communication.
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