Redefining Linguistic Competency: A CLIL-Driven Framework for Area Studies-Foreign Education Integration

Author(s)	Prof. Dr. Boya Wu
Country	China
Abstract	This research reconceptualizes linguistic competency through a tripartite framework (communicative, disciplinary, and critical-analytical dimensions) to address fragmentation in area studies-foreign language education integration. Drawing on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) principles, we develop a pedagogical architecture that: (1) restructures curricula around thematic modules (e.g., geopolitical analysis + target language immersion), (2) implements scaffolded cognition via Coyle’s 4Cs framework (Content-Communication-Cognition-Culture), and (3) establishes dual-mentor evaluation protocols pairing area specialists and linguists. Empirical validation across 16 institutions (including Harvard Fairbank Center and Shanghai International Studies University) reveals a 41.2% competency gap in existing programs, while our 12-week CLIL intervention at Dalian Maritime University demonstrates 37.1% improvement in critical-analytical capabilities (p<0.01). This paradigm shift transforms language education from skill training to epistemic empowerment for global knowledge production.
Keywords	Linguistic Competency Redefinition, CLIL Pedagogy, Area Studies Integration, Tripartite Framework, Epistemological Empowerment
Field	Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-16
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50932
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9tz5t

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