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This research explores the integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into English for Specific Purposes (ESP), with a focus on an English for Business program at a Vietnamese university. As Vietnam strives to align its educational practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding ESD within ESP emerges as both a pedagogical challenge and an opportunity for innovation. The study investigates how SDGs can be meaningfully incorporated into business-oriented English instruction. Employing a qualitative case study approach, including curriculum analysis and student focus group interviews, the research uncovers effective strategies for integrating ESD principles into ESP content. The findings suggest that this integration not only strengthens students’ language competence but also nurtures critical thinking, ethical sensitivity, and a global perspective—competencies vital for future business professionals in a sustainable world. The article concludes with practical recommendations for educators and curriculum designers aiming to bridge language education and sustainability in a contextually responsive and pedagogically sound manner.
Biography
Le Thi Tuyet Minh is a lecturer of School of Foreign Languages at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Vietnam, where she mainly teaches Business English and English-majored students. Holding an M.A. in TESOL, she is currently pursuing a PhD, with research interests in student motivation, learner autonomy, ICT applications, and ELT methodology.
Dr. Nguyễn Huỳnh Trang is an Associate Professor of School of Foreign Languages at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), specializing in English linguistics and language education. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistics. Her research interests include second language acquisition, language skills development, and educational methodologies.
