Content-based language teaching and further college English reform in TCM universities / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

English for Academic Purpose (EAP), putting more emphasis on cultivating students ' ability in academic study, is an integral part of College English reform, This paper aims to explore how to carry out college English reform with the focus on EAP in universities of Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM ) , proposing practical approaches under the guidance of Content-based Language Teaching (CBLT). The suggestions include further implementation of EAP, the coherence of the General English courses, the construction of college English course system, the establishment of multiple as-sessment system and the development of suitable teaching material. The purpose is to advance the ap-plication and specialty of teaching content and make College English teaching serve TCM students' needs of academic studies and future careers more effectively.