In the Name of ESP Comments on the Recent Discussion on College English Teaching Reform in China

One of the most controversial debate topics in current College English teaching is whether EGP （English for General Purposes） should be replaced by ESP （English for Specific Purposes）. The latest College English Curriculum issued by MOE （Ministry of Education） does not reflect the trend of developing College English Teaching by focusing on ESP, but rather on improving general English course books. However, the first local College English Curriculum published in 2012 in Shanghai focuses on developing ESP and English for academic purpose as its teaching objectives. This paper analyzes different definitions of ESP in China＇s education setting, compares different views on handling the relationship between EGP and ESP in China＇s College English Reform, and explores how to apply an appropriate notion of EGP to College English teaching in China.

Study on the Strategies for the Construction of the Leaming- oriented English Teaching Team in Colleges and Universities

Along with the continuous development of English educational reform in colleges and universities, higher requirements are proposed on the construction of English teaching team. In this paper, several strategies for constructing a learning-oriented English teaching team are proposed in combination with the current situation of English education in colleges and universities.

MET as Program Resources for College English Teaching and Learning：Application and Implications

This paper investigates the current situation of Modern Educational Technology （MET） as program resources for college English teaching, exploring the effectiveness of the integration of MET and language teaching and learning. The case study in this paper illustrates that MET does benefit college English teaching but there are many problems of its application. Pedagogical implications are then provided to enhance the effective integration of MET and language teaching and learning： （1） it is wise for the teachers and learners to reconcile what is desirable with what is acceptable and possible in MET application; （2） teachers should optimize other existing resources to solve the problems caused by inequality and unavailability of MET; （3） teachers should have a clear conception of the relationship of MET and pedagogy to design and apply courseware appropriately; （4） students have beliefs in the benefits of MET, resulting in enhancing their individual language learning and efficiency.

What Does English for Specific Purposes Mean to English Teaching Re⁃form in China?

One of the most controversial debate topics in current College English teaching is whether EGP(English for General Pur⁃poses)should be replaced by ESP(English for Specific Purposes).The latest College English Curriculum issued by MOE(Ministry of Education)does not reflect the trend of developing College English Teaching by focusing on ESP,but rather on improving gener⁃al English course books.However,the first local College English Curriculum published in 2012 in Shanghai focuses on developing ESP and English for academic purpose as its teaching objectives.This paper analyzes different definitions of ESP in China’s educa⁃tion setting,compares different views on handling the relationship between EGP and ESP in China’s College English Reform,and explores how to apply an appropriate notion of EGP to College English teaching in China.

PRACTICAL APPROACHES IN TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH TO FRESHMEN OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COLLEGE

This article presents some practical approaches inteaching Business English to freshmen of the Continu-ing Education College.It introduces three attempts inmatching the students’situation with the teachingtasks,combining teaching with practice,and givingstudents periodic tests and a variety of test formats in-stead of only giving one test at the end of the term.Itis shown,through the practical attempts,that theapproaches are effective.

Different Models of English as an International Language and Their Implications for Teaching Non-English Majors

This paper attempts to reveal and solve problems in language teaching after discussing the issues of language change. It first discusses different models of English in the context of globalization. With detailed analysis of their theoretical backgrounds, development and foundations, this paper classifies these models into three groups： dualism （i.e., dualic model）, trinalism （trinalic model） and monism （monic model）. Through comparison, Yoneoka’s English Umbrella Theory is found to be more comprehensive and is improved into a practical Revised English Umbrella （REU） with the notion of English as an International Language （EIL）. Second, the changing models in English education are briefly reviewed. Attention is paid to the Computer and Classroom-Based （CCB） Model of College English education because of new requirements for College English education. Students’ competence in cross-cultural communication is becoming more and more important in the EIL context. Finally, a modified CCB model is promoted with the REU, combining EIL and English Umbrella elements.