Designing an AI-Integrated ESP Course for Flight Attendant Students in China: A Needs Analysis-Based Approach
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: English for Specific Purposes (ESP) plays a pivotal role in flight attendant training, particularly within China’ s vocational education system. However, designing an effective ESP curriculum that meets industry demands remains a significant challenge. This study investigates flight attendant students target needs and their perceptions of AI-integrated ESP instruction. Data were collected from 184 flight attendant students and 4 ESP teachers at a Chinese vocational university through mixed-methods research (questionnaires and interviews). The result revealed that speaking is the core skill and strong student receptiveness toward AI-enhanced learning tools. These insights inform the development of an AI-enhanced ESP curriculum tailored to aviation professionals' communicative requirements.
Author: Zhou Yan
Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409894845