English for Academic Purpose (EAP)

putting more emphasis on cultivating students' ability in academic study

is an integral part of College English reform

This paper aims to explore how to carry out college English reform with the focus on EAP in universities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

proposing practical approaches under the guidance of Content-based Language Teaching (CBLT). The suggestions include further implementation of EAP

the coherence of the General English courses

the construction of college English course system

the establishment of multiple as-sessment system and the development of suitable teaching material. The purpose is to advance the ap-plication and specialty of teaching content and make College English teaching serve TCM students' needs of academic studies and future careers more effectively.