The article discusses about curriculum evaluation that holds a fundamental role in higher education, enhancing scientific education and instructional efficiency. While China has made progress in curriculum assessment, the absence of a comprehensive system calls for innovative approaches. The Sino-German Industrial Design Institute (IDI), a collaboration between Zhaoqing University and Folkwang Art University, introduced an English for Specific Purpose (ESP) course to address language challenges in professional courses taught in English by German fellows. However, implementing the ESP course encountered challenges, including differentiated needs and language proficiency issues among students. The three-semester ESP program significantly impacts the industrial design curriculum, utilizing flexible scheduling and diverse assessments for comprehensive evaluation. The demand for intensive English language instruction in the Sino-German cooperation program prompted the ESP course, emphasizing proficiency for industrial design courses. The assessment illuminates’ strengths and weaknesses, ensuring the success of the ESP curriculum in meeting the needs of students and the Sino-foreign cooperative program.
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