Journal of Business and Technical Communication Jan 2011

Integrating Technical Communication Into China’s English Major Curriculum

Han Yu Kansas State University

Abstract

Previous research has suggested the need for developing technical communication education in Chinese universities. Following this suggestion, this article examines the possibility of integrating technical communication into China’s English major curriculum. Based on findings from two universities, the article discusses the design of China’s English major curriculum and Chinese teacher and student perspectives on technical communication. The author suggests that China’s English for Specific Purposes (ESP) education provides a promising home for integrating technical communication and that this integration can enhance China’s current ESP education. The author presents three integration models and discusses questions for future research.

Journal
Journal of Business and Technical Communication
Published
2011-01-01
DOI
10.1177/1050651910380376
Open Access
Closed
Topics
multimodality technical communication

Citation Context

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