A more recent version of this handbook page has been published. Students should follow the handbook from the year they commence their degree. For subject availability and overview, students should follow the version of the year and session they take the subject.

Subject description

This subject provides an introduction to the field of teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It will begin with a review of the emergence of ESP, its historical background and development, and current status in the context of ESL/EFL. This will then be followed by an examination of issues relating … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

EDGA985 - English in Specific Contexts

Delivery

To view information specific to your campus, click on Select availability in the top right of screen and choose from the campus, delivery mode and session options.

Teaching staff

Subject coordinators

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Gain a solid understanding of key conceptual and discoursal frameworks in ESP.
2.
Develop and analyse approaches to assess the needs of learners in a specific context to assist development of course design.
3.
Identify and analyse factors influencing the course design and implementation in a range of ESP contexts.
4.
Modify and develop programs for teaching English for Specific Purposes.
5.
Critically reflect on own teaching practices and abilities to teach in an ESP context.

Assessment details

Exploration and Reflection

Needs Analysis Design and Rationale

Design an ESP Course Syllabus

Contact details

Faculty contact

Handbook directory