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An Evaluation of the English Immersion Approach in the Teaching of Finance in China

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The English immersion teaching approach adopted by SEIB of GDUFS in China was developed on the basis of the immersion theory which was originally developed in North America. Its purpose is to create a learning environment in which the students acquire knowledge in business with English as the main carrier. The adoption of this approach aims to cultivate students with qualifications in both English language proficiency and business knowledge and skills. EDIF is one of the departments within SEIB that has implemented this approach since its establishment in 2001. The paper analyzes the implementation of English immersion teaching approach in the teaching of finance in EDIF from the perspectives of curriculum design, teacher training and recruitment, textbook selection and compilation and classroom teaching. Finally by comparing the results of language proficiency tests of EDIF students and those of the English majors of other colleges in China and by analyzing the employment situation of EDIF graduates, this paper concludes that students of EDIF outperform the other college students in both English language proficiency and employment competitive advantage. This indicates that English immersion teaching approach adopted by EDIF is effective and successful in the cultivation of students in both English proficiency and business knowledge.

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  • Ruiqi Zhou, 2008. "An Evaluation of the English Immersion Approach in the Teaching of Finance in China," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 1(2), pages 1-71, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:eltjnl:v:1:y:2008:i:2:p:71
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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