A Study on the Content Reconstruction of the Vocational College English Curriculum Based on the Demands of the Cultural Tourism Industry in Langzhong Ancient City

Abstract

As the integration of culture and tourism advances, Langzhong Ancient City, with its profound historical and cultural heritage, faces an increasingly urgent demand for high-quality, interdisciplinary cultural tourism talents. However, a noticeable disconnect exists between the content of vocational college English curriculum and the actual needs of the industry. This study explores the reconstruction of vocational college English curriculum through a systematic analysis of the job requirements within the cultural tourism industry in Langzhong Ancient City. By investigating job types, role responsibilities, and English proficiency requirements in the cultural tourism sector, and examining the gap between the current English curriculum and industry needs, the study identifies issues such as insufficient integration of industry contexts, lack of relevance and practicality, and the absence of local cultural characteristics. To address these issues, this study proposes that the reconstruction of English curriculum should adhere to the principles of practicality, relevance, dynamism, cultural integration, and innovation. A three-tier progressive English curriculum system comprising a “Basic Module + Professional Module + Local Characteristics Module” is constructed. Implementation pathways are designed in terms of content selection and organization, teaching method selection and application, teaching resource development and utilization, dynamic adjustment mechanisms, and interdisciplinary integration. The study suggests that the reconstructed English curriculum system can effectively achieve the organic integration of general English proficiency development, English for Specific Purposes training in the industry, and the incorporation of local cultural characteristics, providing theoretical reference and practical guidance for the reform of vocational college English teaching.