The Construction of Foreign Language Competence Framework for International Talents in the Textile and Garment Industry
Foreign language competence is one of the core abilities of international talents.Data is collected through semi-structured interviews with professionals in the textile and garment industry and grounded theory analysis is applied to explore the foreign language competence needs for international talents in this industry.The study finds that the foreign language competence of international talents in the textile and garment industry consists of three dimensions:general language competence,workplace language competence,and industry-specific language competence.A framework for foreign language competence is established with three dimensions,eight primary indicators,and sixteen secondary indicators.The research findings can provide valuable references for cultivating foreign language competence of international talents in the textile and garment industry,offering insightful considerations for the international talent cultivation in other industries.
The Textile and Garment IndustryInternational TalentsForeign Language Competence NeedsForeign Language Competence Framework