INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO TEACHING MEDICAL ENGLISH: INTEGRATING HUMANITIES, ART, AND TECHNOLOGY
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO TEACHING MEDICAL ENGLISH: INTEGRATING HUMANITIES, ART, AND TECHNOLOGY

Summary/Abstract: English for Medical Purposes (EMP) has traditionally emphasized clinical terminology and standardized communication, yet the growing interdisciplinarity of healthcare demands broader pedagogical approaches. This article proposes an exploratory framework for EMP instruction that integrates medical humanities, art-based pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning. Drawing on models such as Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Task-Based Learning (TBL), Case-Based Learning (CBL), and Problem-Based Learning (PBL), the study highlights how empathy, ethical reasoning, and intercultural sensitivity can be cultivated alongside linguistic proficiency. While the research remains in progress and its proposals require empirical validation, it contributes to ongoing debates in EMP pedagogy by advocating for a holistic curriculum that prepares learners to communicate effectively, think critically, and engage compassionately in global healthcare contexts. Future directions include empirical testing, corpus-based analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration to refine and implement the proposed framework.

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