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English for-specific-purposes (2)

This document outlines English for Specific Purposes (ESP), an approach to teaching English that focuses on developing communicative competence for a specific discipline. It discusses Dudley-Evans' definition of ESP in terms of absolute and variable characteristics. ESP aims to meet learners' specific needs through authentic materials, purpose-related orientation, and self-direction. The document also covers types of ESP, characteristics of ESP courses, the role of ESP teachers, and designing an ESP course.

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ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 26/05/2017
BY: AISHA ILYAS THE ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY OF BAHAWALPUR 26/05/2017
OUTLINE  Why English?  English for Specific Purposes  Dudley-Evans on ESP  Absolute Characteristics  Variable Characteristics  Types of ESP  Characteristics of ESP Courses  ESP Course Design  Role of ESP Teacher  Designing an ESP Course Design  Conclusion 26/05/2017
WHY ENGLISH??  English has become the internationally accepted language of nearly all fields of knowledge.  It is recognized and understood by people almost everywhere in world.  With more than 350 million people around the world speaking English as a first language and more than 430 million speaking it as a second language, there are English speakers in most countries around the world. 26/05/2017
 In some cases people with inadequate proficiency in English need to be taught to handle specific jobs.  To fulfil the needs of these learners specific courses were designed and introduced, ESP is one of them. 26/05/2017
ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES  English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a learner-centred approach to teaching English as an additional language, which focuses on developing communicative competence in a specific discipline such as academics, accounting, business, IT, teaching, and engineering. 26/05/2017
 English for specific purposes (ESP) is a sphere of teaching English language including Business English, Technical English, Scientific English, English for medical professionals, English for waiters, English for tourism, English for Art Purposes, etc  "ESP is an approach to language teaching in which all decisions as to content and method are based on the learner's reason for learning". (Hutchinson) 26/05/2017
Needs of learner Specific contents ESP 26/05/2017
DUDLEY-EVANS ON ESP Dudley-Evans define ESP in terms of absolute and variable characteristics This division in absolute and variable characteristics is helpful in resolving arguments about ESP 26/05/2017
ABSOLUTE CHARACTERISTICS 1. ESP is defined to meet specific needs of the learners 2. ESP makes use of underlying methodology and activities of the discipline it serves 3. ESP is centred on the language appropriate to these activities in terms of grammar, lexis, register, study skills, discourse and genre. 26/05/2017
VARIABLE CHARACTERISTICS 1. ESP may be related to or designed for specific disciplines 2. ESP may use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of General English 3. ESP is likely to be designed for adult learners, either at a tertiary level institution or in a professional work situation. 4. Most ESP courses assume some basic knowledge of the language systems 26/05/2017
TYPES OF ESP David Carter (1983) identifies three types of ESP:  English as a restricted language  English for Academic and Occupational Purposes  English with specific topics. 26/05/2017
ENGLISH AS A RESTRICTED LANGUAGE Only used for specific contexts. It may not help in communication outside that particular context. For example: of a pilot or of a waiter. 26/05/2017
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES • E.g. For medical or business studies. EAP • Like English for techniciansEOP 26/05/2017
ENGLISH WITH SPECIFIC TOPICS  It is uniquely concerned with anticipated future English needs.  For example; scientist requiring English for post graduate studies or attending conferences. 26/05/2017
CHARACTERISTICS OF ESP COURSES Carter (1983) states that there are three features common to ESP courses: a) Authentic material -material should be authentic. b) Purpose-related orientation - orientation lessons must be according to needs and wants of students. c) Self-direction - freedom should be given to learners, to decide what to learn and how to learn 26/05/2017
ESP COURSE DESIGN  Course design refers to the planning and structuring of a course to achieve the needed goals.  The aim of the ESP courses is to prepare the learners in accordance with specific skills and vocabulary needed in their own field in order to be able to communicate effectively in the target situation. 26/05/2017
To achieve these aims, number of parameters have to be taken into consideration namely: - The Identification of Needs. - Syllabus Design. - Materials Production. - Evaluation and Assessment. 26/05/2017
ROLE OF ESP TEACHER An ESP teacher should:  Set goals and objectives  Organize courses  Prepare materials  Evaluate students. 26/05/2017
An ESP teacher should not follow a book rigidly He/She should organize the material based on grammar, functional and situational point of view. The material must fit the students’ needs and the goals set by the teacher. 26/05/2017
DESIGNING AN ESP COURSE 1) Course title: ESP for bankers 2) Size of class: 10 3) Time frame: 60 minutes Introduction and explanation= 35min Class discussion= 10 min Activity= 15 min 26/05/2017
4) Learning outcomes and goal: By the end of course, participants will be able to use English accurately in target situation i.e. Banks. 5) Syllabus: Emphasis on four basic skills, tips/exercises to answer the phone call, how to give presentation effectively, types of business letters, how to write formal letters, E-mail guideline and etc 26/05/2017
6) Activities and strategies: PPT presentations, brain storming, discussions etc 7) Evaluation criteria: attendance = 10 marks class participation= 20 marks speaking test = 40 marks assignments = 10 marks role play = 10 marks Presentations = 10 marks 26/05/2017
CONCLUSION The English for Specific Purposes has emerged as a significant field in Applied Linguistics. It is mostly concerned with the learners’ needs for a specific field of academics or occupation. 26/05/2017
ANY QUESTIONS?? 26/05/2017
THANK YOU 26/05/2017