The utilization of English within the domain of marine engineering holds paramount significance, especially as exploration of the oceans continues and the field of marine engineering undergoes globalization. Nevertheless, traditional English education in marine engineering exists certain shortcomings. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), as an educational technology, harbours the potential to overcome these deficiencies. This paper conducts an analysis of the current state of marine engineering English education and related research areas, while scrutinizing the application needs and characteristics of marine engineering English. These analyses are compared with the attributes of TESOL education technology to explore its potential applicability. This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the field, pinpointing its inherent limitations. Among these challenges are hurdles in educator training, technical complexities, and a paucity of teaching resources. Additionally, it offers insightful recommendations for advancement and outlines promising prospects for the future. Essentially, this paper serves as a commendable coupling of arts and sciences, offering a valuable reference point for the advancement of English language education within the realm of marine engineering.
Coupling of arts and sciences; Educational technology; Marine engineering English education; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Si K., Zhang D. Exploring the Role of TESOL in Enhancing Education for Marine Engineering Undergraduate Students: A Literature Review. Eng. Solut. Mech. Mar. Struct. Infrastruct., 2024, 1(1), doi: 10.58531/esmmsi/1/2/4