COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ESP IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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https://doi.org/10.46991/FLSP.2026.26.169Keywords:
communicative strategy, language competence, Mix method, learner-centered instruction, English for Specific PurposesAbstract
In the modern digital world, English has firmly established itself as the primary medium of international communication across academic, professional, and institutional domains. The increasing mobility of students and professionals, together with the expansion of international cooperation, has intensified the demand for specialized language competencies tailored to specific disciplinary contexts. In the context of increasing globalization and the growing demand for discipline-specific language competence, ESP originated a crucial approach to language instruction. The topicality of the present study is conditioned by the theoretical foundations and pedagogical applications of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in higher education, with particular emphasis on communicative strategies applied in the process of teaching students of International Relations and Psychology. From this perspective methodological principles cover ESP, including needs analysis, learner-centered instruction, task-based learning, and the integration of authentic materials. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, incorporating theoretical analysis, comparative methodology and classroom observation.
The paper concludes by offering pedagogical as well as instructional practices recommendations aimed at improving ESP in higher education, particularly for disciplines requiring advanced communicative competence in English.
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