高校英语专业外贸英语函电课程跨学科教学模式个案研究

Interdisciplinary Approach in International Trade Correspondence Courses for English-Major Undergraduates:A Case Study of South China University

通过在线问卷和课堂观察,本研究探索了中国高校英语专业学生外贸英语函电课程的跨学科教学模式需求、成效分析以及改进建议。研究显示,外贸英语函电课程的设计和实施应聚焦专业词汇、商务外贸知识、流程以及函电写作的技能。跨学科教学模式不仅培养学科知识间的融合,也应关注跨学科思维的培养,实践能力的训练、综合学习能力以及国际贸易沟通能力的培养,使学生能够全方位受益。本研究为外贸英语函电课程的教学设计、实施、创新和评估提供了重要的实证依据,对不同文化和教育环境下的外贸英语函电跨学科教学实践具有重要的参考和借鉴意义。

This article reports an investigative case study using online surveys and classroom observations of English-major undergraduates at South China University about the needs and perceptions of interdisciplinary approach,the learning outcomes as well as suggestions for improvement in international trade correspondence courses.The study shows that the design and implementation of international trade correspondence courses should focus on professional vocabulary,international business knowledge,process and correspondence writing skills.The interdisciplinary approach can not only connect disciplinary knowledge,but also cultivate interdisciplinary thinking,practical ability,comprehensive learning and international business communicative competence development,so that students can have holistic benefits.This study provides important empirical evidence for design,implementation,innovation and evaluation for international trade correspondence courses.The study can also be a valuable reference for interdisciplinary teaching practice in different cultural and educational contexts.