Based on the various researches regarding ESP courses, a great deal of issues such as the origins of ESP, ESP practitioners, absolute and variable characteristics of ESP, curriculum design, ESP teacher training course and so forth have been the major concern for the researchers. However, the role of learners in the issues has been remained vague and untouched. Since the role of students as a crucial factor in developing an ESP course is neglected, students’ and teachers’ frustration, students' poor motivation and interest, ineffectiveness of the course and inflexibility of ESP course have come about. In the present study some appreciable points about the role of ESP students in developing a new course of ESP has been taken into consideration, aiming at introducing the ESP learners as indispensable part of ESP courses.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- ESP before and now
- Students' or learners' analysis as an indispensable part of needs analysis
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the role of learners in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses, arguing for a student-centered approach to ESP curriculum design. It highlights the importance of incorporating students' needs and interests into the development of ESP courses.
- The importance of learner-centered approaches in ESP
- The history and development of ESP
- Students' needs analysis as a vital component of ESP course design
- The role of learners' perspectives and experiences in shaping ESP curriculum
- The limitations of traditional ESP approaches that neglect student needs
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the emergence and development of ESP, outlining key historical events and theoretical influences. It discusses the shift from traditional, teacher-centered approaches to more learner-centered methodologies.
- ESP before and now: This chapter explores the evolution of ESP in Iran, highlighting the shift from traditional methods that focused on structure, lexicon, and translation to more communicative approaches that address students' professional needs.
- Students' or learners' analysis as an indispensable part of needs analysis: This chapter emphasizes the crucial role of students in ESP course design. It argues that neglecting the target group's needs undermines the effectiveness of the course. The chapter explores the value of student-centered needs analysis and its impact on curriculum development.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This work focuses on ESP needs analysis, learner-centered approaches, communicative language teaching (CLT), and evaluation.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Mohammad Javad Moafi (Author), 2016, A Student-Centered Approach to ESP (English for Specific Purposes). Students Needs Analysis in Iran, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/593790
