As shown in Fig. 2, the Four-Skills class was the most selected first choice in six out of the nine departments in the AY 2023 survey. Compared to AY 2022, the number of students choosing this class increased significantly. This trend is likely to be influenced by the ongoing economic challenges, such as the rising cost of living, leading more students to prefer a course that continues using the same textbooks from English I and English II rather than purchasing new ones. Additionally, the responses in the AY 2023 survey show significant differences by department compared to those from AY 2022. In the Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Management departments, the Business English class was the most popular choice. In particular, the Industrial Engineering and Management department saw a majority of students selecting this option. This suggests that students in these departments, even in the second semester of their first year, already have a strong interest in developing English skills for business settings or achieving concrete outcomes, such as improved test scores, that could serve as strengths in their future careers. On the other hand, in the Civil Engineering department, less than 15％ of students chose Business English as their first choice. Instead, 36％ of students selected the Speaking class, a higher proportion than in other departments. Possible reasons for this preference include studentsʼ motivation and recognition of the importance of oral communication, a preference for practical exercises over grammar and pragmatic rule-based learning, or a desire to enhance their English proficiency from a different perspective while still using the same textbook as in previous English courses.Fig. 2 First Choices for English Skills A by Department in the AY 2023 Survey─ 6 ─
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