STRENGTHENING ENGLISH CURRICULUM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
PENGUATAN KURIKULUM BAHASA INGGRIS ING PENDIDIKAN TINGGI
Keywords:
curriculum development, English language teaching, higher education, communicative competence, professional skills developmentAbstract
This conceptual paper examines the critical need for strengthening English language curricula in higher education institutions to meet evolving global communication demands. Despite English's established position as an international language of academia and commerce, many university pro-grams struggle to develop graduates with adequate English proficiency. Through analysis of current curricular approaches and emerging pedagog-ical frameworks, this article proposes a comprehensive model for curricu-lum enhancement that emphasizes authentic communication, digital litera-cy integration, student-centered methodologies, and continuous assess-ment. The findings highlight that effective English curriculum reinforcement requires systematic alignment between institutional goals, instructor devel-opment, technological resources, and workplace requirements. This con-ceptual framework offers practical guidance for higher education institu-tions seeking to reform their English language programs while acknowl-edging contextual limitations and implementation challenges. The article concludes by emphasizing the transformative potential of strengthened English curricula in preparing graduates for international academic and professional opportunities.
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