Learn the fundamentals of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) through a comprehensive course covering needs analysis, course design, material development, and assessment. Master the process of conducting needs assessments, collecting and analyzing data, and implementing findings into curriculum development. Explore various approaches to course design, syllabus creation, and material evaluation while developing practical skills in organizing ESP courses and writing reports. Apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on projects, including mid-term and final assignments, to gain experience in developing targeted English language programs for specific professional or academic contexts.
Overview
Syllabus
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- Module 1 - Introduction to ESP
- Module 2 - Introduction to Needs Analysis
- Module 3 - Assessing needs and collecting NA data
- Module 4 - NA framework - case study
- Module 5 - Analyzing and interpreting ESP needs analysis data
- Module 6 - Approaches to course design
- Module 7 - Using the NA results in the rest of the ESP curriculum
- Mid-term project
- Module 9 - ESP syllabus design
- Module 10 - ESP materials
- Module 11 - ESP material evaluation
- Module 12 - Developing ESP materials - intro
- Module 13 - ESP learners assessment format
- Module 14 - Organizing an ESP course
- Module 15 - ESP report writing
- Final-term project
- Final course
Taught by
Tia Xenia, M.Hum.
