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Title: Unveiling Trends and Gaps: A Systematic Review of Business English Teaching Research in China (2007-2023)
Language: English
Authors: Ke Hu (ORCID 0000-0002-0192-0955), Asmaa AlSaqqaf (ORCID 0000-0002-2074-4328)
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.
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