数智时代，不少高校停招外语类专业，转向培养复合型跨学科卓越人才 纯外语专业停招后，涌现"外语+"新赛道 记者日前查阅上海财经大学信息公开网，发现该校发布的2025本科专业设置已停招包括"英语"在内的12 个专业。同样，华东师范大学发布的2025年本科专业设置及新增专业、停招专业情况也显示，停招包 括"德语"在内的24个专业。 近几年，包括"双一流"在内的不少高校停招外语类本科专业。上海的高校之外，还有中国科学技术大 学、河南大学、西南交通大学、济南大学、北京语言大学等停招。 数智时代，"各国语言无障碍"的大模型横空出世。在高校纷纷增设理工科专业、扩大理工类招生人数的 大背景下，是否还需要设置外语类专业？如何培养跨学科的外语类融通人才？解放日报·上观新闻记者 获悉，在沪上，无论是语言类院校，还是综合性院校的外语类专业，都在悄然转型。 "外语+"形成跨学科格局 其实，英语专业并没有从上海财大"完全消失"，而是以另一个名字出现——商务英语。上海财大表示， 早在2008年，他们就停招了英语专业，将其优化升级为商务英语专业，当前，着力培养"外语+财经+数 智"复合型跨学科拔尖卓越创新人才。 专业名称的改变，也出现在沪上 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transformation and restructuring of foreign language programs in higher education institutions in response to the challenges posed by advancements in technology, particularly AI, and changing job market demands [2][6]. Group 1: Current State of Foreign Language Programs - Foreign language programs have historically been popular in China, with over 1,022 higher education institutions offering undergraduate programs in 55 languages as of 2024 [6][7]. - However, the expansion of these programs has led to issues related to quality, layout, and job market demand, resulting in a significant number of program closures. Between 2018 and 2022, 28 foreign language-related programs were discontinued across 109 institutions [7][8]. - Many universities have halted admissions for certain foreign language programs due to low employment rates, with specific languages like Spanish and Korean being flagged in various provinces for poor job prospects [8][10]. Group 2: Institutional Responses and Innovations - In response to the challenges, several universities have merged and restructured their foreign language departments to create interdisciplinary programs that combine language skills with other fields such as technology and international relations [4][10]. - Notable examples include Hunan University of Technology, which formed a new Language Culture and Media College, and Jilin University, which established a Foreign Language and Culture College [4][10]. - The article highlights that 30 universities received an A+ rating in foreign language programs, indicating a focus on integrating language education with practical applications in various sectors [11][12]. Group 3: Embracing Technology and AI - Institutions are increasingly incorporating AI and technology into their curricula, with Beijing Foreign Studies University leading the way by exploring "language + AI" talent development models [17][19]. - Other universities, such as Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, have launched dual degree programs that combine foreign languages with data management and applications, aiming to produce graduates with strong language skills and data analysis capabilities [18][19]. - The article emphasizes that embracing technology rather than resisting it may provide a more effective solution for foreign language programs in the face of AI advancements [21][22].