Review article
https://doi.org/10.47960/2831-0322.2024.1.28.165
THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING CULTURE IN ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP)
Marijana Drinovac Topalović
orcid.org/0000-0002-2839-6735
; Veleučilište „Marko Marulić“ in Knin
*
Sandra Ljubas
; Veleučilište „Marko Marulić“ in Knin
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The importance of teaching culture within English for Specific
Purposes (ESP) programs is underscored by the necessity for cultural
competence and linguistic proficiency, particularly in professional
communication. ESP differs from General English education by
tailoring instruction to the specific linguistic needs within various
professional and technical domains. As the globalised professional
world increasingly demands effective intercultural communication,
ESP programs must integrate cultural education to prepare
learners for authentic interactions across cultural boundaries. This
paper examines the importance of cultural aspects in professional
communication and the integration of cultural education into
ESP curricula, supported by the theoretical frameworks of Byram,
Morgan et al. (1994), constructivist perspectives (Hughes & Sears,
2004), intercultural competence (Fantini, 1997), culturally relevant
pedagogy (Ladson-Billings, 1995), multicultural education
(Parker, 2019), and cultural intelligence (Earley & Ang, 2003).
By delving into these pedagogical models and theories, the paper
aims to demonstrate that cultural competence is not just an additive
element but a core component of ESP curricula, essential for
fostering professional, communicative competence among learners.
Keywords
English for Specific Purposes (ESP); cultural competence; linguistic proficiency; intercultural communication; cultural education
Hrčak ID:
321582
URI
Publication date:
22.10.2024.
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