Integrating Biotechnological Concepts in Higher Education: Developing Political and Health Awareness for English Translation Professionals

Abstract

This paper explores the innovative integration of biotechnological concepts within English translation courses in higher education, aimed at fostering political thinking and enhancing health literacy among students. The study begins by emphasizing the critical role of ideological and political education in English translation curricula, proposing the infusion of these elements throughout the educational process. It then examines the synergy between political thinking and health philosophy, underlining the importance of merging these disciplines to cultivate well-rounded professionals. Through the implementation of a 'thinking-oriented' English translation classroom, this approach was empirically tested. The experimental group involved in this novel pedagogical framework demonstrated significant improvements, with their total scores increasing by 17.54% over previous assessments and 12.95% higher than those of a control group. Moreover, the results indicated substantial enhancements in students' health literacy, with marked improvements categorized as 71.73%, 51.45%, and 38.44% across varying levels of achievement. These findings suggest that embedding biotechnological and health concepts into English translation teaching not only elevates the effectiveness of language education but also substantially boosts students' competency in political and health discourse. This interdisciplinary approach provides a scalable model for integrating biotechnological education into broader curricular frameworks, supporting the development of informed, health-literate professionals in the biotechnological and linguistic fields.