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EMPOWERING UNIVERSITY LEARNERS: UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF ESP THROUGH THE 7CS FRAMEWORK
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The article explores how the 7Cs framework, a student-centric approach and a new learning paradigm, can foster language proficiency, cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary collaboration in professional English learning among university students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). In this study, the „JobLab approach“ was used to simulate real-world tasks tailored to the specific needs of graduates, meeting the demands of the 21st century. The approach’s seven key elements, content, context, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and culture, were seamlessly integrated into English training for 4 groups of participants (N=82), two groups in experimental and two in control groups. The „Six Thinking Hats“ and „SCAMPER“ tools also encouraged diverse perspectives and facilitated creative problem-solving. The research combines qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was examined statistically using SPSS software based on semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and verbal creativity testing. The findings advocate adopting the 7Cs framework as a holistic and studentcentred approach, promoting effective communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and rising intercultural competence.
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