A Study on the Teaching Effect of Content-based ESP Course for Art Design Majors

Abstract

Based on the theory of Content-based Instruction, this study applies the Six-T’s approach to Art Design English course and is aimed to find out its teaching effect on student’s motivation and language competence. A comparison is made between classes that take conventional Art Design English courses and classes that take the courses designed within the theoretical framework of Content-based Instruction. The quantitative analysis proves that the Content-based teaching mode enhances students’ learning motivation and improves their language competence, thus accomplishing the purpose of Art Design English course.