Unveiling Trends and Gaps: A Systematic Review of Business English Teaching Research in China (2007-2023)
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| Title: | Unveiling Trends and Gaps: A Systematic Review of Business English Teaching Research in China (2007-2023) |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ke Hu (ORCID |
| Source: | Language Education & Assessment. 2025 8(1). |
| Availability: | Castledown Publishers. Ground Level, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3004, Australia. Tel: 646-520-0676; e-mail: contact@castledown.com; Web site: https://www.castledown.com/journals/lea/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Business English, English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Journal Articles, Research Reports, Decision Making, Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | China |
| ISSN: | 2209-3591 |
| Abstract: | A rapidly increasing body of research shows that language skills significantly impact decision-making in today's globalized business environments. Based on findings from a large data-driven literature survey using the PRISMA framework, this study applied descriptive statistics and content analysis to provide a comprehensive synthesis of key features of China's business English teaching, as seen through the lens of n=23 major research studies, drawn from a total of N=521 English journal articles published during 2007 to 2023. The synthesis suggests that (1) curriculum development, language acquisition, technology-aided language learning, and assessment in language learning were found to be the most focal topics among business English teaching; and (2) in most studies, quantitative research was utilized compared to a medium use of mixed methods and the least use of a qualitative approach to address issues raised within business English teaching. However, (3) a clear gap is identified by considering these findings for future research agendas, suggesting a possible investigation into teaching reforms of business English teaching and research methodology and setting. This study also advocates for more multi-level studies and suggests paying greater attention to potential new data sources and means of analysis. Future directions and implications are also discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1481095 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A rapidly increasing body of research shows that language skills significantly impact decision-making in today's globalized business environments. Based on findings from a large data-driven literature survey using the PRISMA framework, this study applied descriptive statistics and content analysis to provide a comprehensive synthesis of key features of China's business English teaching, as seen through the lens of n=23 major research studies, drawn from a total of N=521 English journal articles published during 2007 to 2023. The synthesis suggests that (1) curriculum development, language acquisition, technology-aided language learning, and assessment in language learning were found to be the most focal topics among business English teaching; and (2) in most studies, quantitative research was utilized compared to a medium use of mixed methods and the least use of a qualitative approach to address issues raised within business English teaching. However, (3) a clear gap is identified by considering these findings for future research agendas, suggesting a possible investigation into teaching reforms of business English teaching and research methodology and setting. This study also advocates for more multi-level studies and suggests paying greater attention to potential new data sources and means of analysis. Future directions and implications are also discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 2209-3591 |
