ALTRALANG Journal
Volume 7, Numéro 2, Pages 239-255
2025-12-10

Implementing Problem-based Learning To Enhance Problem Solving Skills And Intercultural Competence In Esp Course: The Case Of English For Food Science And Technology



Authors : Elmechta Lamia .

Abstract

Higher education institutions are currently deemed as the prime catalysts in developing a set of skills required for producing graduates seeking to realize vocational goals. Problem solving is set among the number one of these skills. The aim of this paper is to implement problem-based instruction in ESP syllabus through the consideration of problem solving and culture as its main principles. The work purports to investigate the effects of PBL in enhancing the students’ problem-solving skills as well as their intercultural competence through the students’ lens. The case study method is adopted to achieve the determined purpose by providing a detailed lesson plan through stating the course objectives, the teaching scenario, assessment and the teachers and students’ roles. In assessing the students’ attitudes towards the effectiveness of PBL in the current ESP course, a survey was conducted with 40 students enrolled in Master studies at the institute of Nutrition Food and Agro-food technologies, Constantine 1 University- Algeria. The results confirm the students’ positive attitude towards PBL in the current ESP course in enhancing their problem-solving skills as well as in boosting their intercultural competence. These results would, hence, recommend the consideration of PBL approach and the integration of culture as an educational goal in ESP instruction.

Keywords

ESP ; Problem based instruction ; PBL ; Intercultural competence ; problem solving

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