ESP Course Description

Academic Year :2013-20134 Department :English Language and Literature Filière :TEFL Master program Semester : 3, MODULE 9 Course : ESP Faculté des Lettres

English for Specific Purposes Course Description

Course summary •

The course aims to develop in participants a critical awareness and understanding of the principles and practice of English for Specific Purposes (ESP);

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It also targets developing the students’ knowledge and skills to design and implement effective ESP courses

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Objectives of the course •

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On Completion of the course, the students will have developed: the ability to critically analyse and assess relevant theory, empirical studies and practical applications; a critical understanding of pedagogical, cultural, and commercial issues involved in the design, management and implementation of programmes of ESP; the ability and knowledge required in order to engage in independent reflection and enquiry;

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Objectives of the course •

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a critical awareness of the principles and processes of conducting Needs Analyses and Language Audits and their significance for the design of programmes in ESP; the skills necessary to carry out effective Needs Analyses and to design effective and relevant needs analysis instruments and procedures; greater confidence in the day to day aspects of the management of ESP programmes, greater confidence and proficiency in oral and and written communication

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Course content 1. Introduction to ESP : – – – –

What is it? What are its characteristics?

Who can teach it? Historical background & development.

2. Approaches to ESP course design 1 : – – – –

Needs Analyses; Language audits: Approaches to course design ; Case studies.

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Course content 3. Application : – – – – –

The Syllabus ; Materials valuation ; Materials Design ; Methodology ; Evaluation

4. Business English : – – –

Courses – type and content Resources and assessment ‘International’ business English

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (See Excel file for details) •

Weeks 1-7: Introducing the topic+

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Weeks 4-10: Students chapters presentations

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Weeks 11-13: Students projects presented

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Week 14: A general review

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Week 15 End of term test

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Teaching method • • • • • • • • •

Lectures, exercises, teaching observations, s tudent-led presentations based on key readings discussions, independent reading, library research, tests whenever necessary and/or possible. NOTE: Participants will be expected to contribute .

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Course book •

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Hutchinson, Tom and Waters, Allan (1987) English for Specific Purposes: A Learner-Centered Approach Oxford University Press Basturkman, Helen (2006) Ideas and Options for ESP. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher

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Evaluation •

Written and oral: –

Continuous assessment : 60% •

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Individual work Participation

: 15% : 15%

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Mid-Term

: 30%

End-term Test :

40%

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