THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIL (CONTENT AND LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING) IN HIGHER EDUCATION: ENHANCING LINGUISTIC AND COGNITIVE INTEGRATION
Keywords:
CLIL, Content and Language Integrated Learning, 4Cs Framework, Dual-focused Education, EFL, Cognitive Development, Interdisciplinary LearningAbstract
The Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach has revolutionized the landscape of bilingual and multilingual education. This paper examines the efficacy of CLIL in higher education settings, focusing on its dual-objective nature: the simultaneous acquisition of subject-matter knowledge and foreign language proficiency. Guided by the "4Cs" framework (Content, Communication, Cognition, and Culture), the research analyzes how integrating academic subjects with English language instruction fosters deeper cognitive engagement and authentic language use. The study identifies the pedagogical shifts required for successful implementation and highlights the benefits of CLIL in preparing students for global academic and professional environments.
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