An Overview Of Needs Analysis In The Field Of English For Specific Purposes And Some Case Studies In The Occupational Sector
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Dec 29, 2019
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Needs Analysis - English for Specific Purposes - English for Occupational Purposes - English for Academic Purposes.
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Abstract
This paper aims at providing a theoretical overview of the
significance of ‘Needs Analysis’ (henceforth, (NA)) as a corner
stone in designing ESP courses. First, it summarises the most
frequently used definitions of ESPand its main sub-divisions. Then,
it reviews the history and development of NA, the notion of needs
analysis in ESP setting and some important components of needs
analysis process. The most influential models in NA are presented
briefly, beginning with Munby’s model (1978) which paved the
way for course designers to design effective courses in different
specific areas needed by learners and workers at the workplace.
The purpose of this paper is two-fold: 1) to present some previous
case studies related to different occupations in different countries
that have focused on the needs of the situational settings; 2) to
explore the most effective methods to conduct needs analysis in
occupational settings.
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Merine, A., & BOULENOUAR, M. Y. (2019). An Overview Of Needs Analysis In The Field Of English For Specific Purposes And Some Case Studies In The Occupational Sector. AL-Lisaniyyat, 25(2), 55-73. https://doi.org/10.61850/allj.v25i2.185
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- Robinson, P. (1991). ESP Today: A practitioner's guide. Hertfordshire, Prentice
- Hall Stevens, B. (2011). What communication skills do employers want? Silicon valley recruiters respond. Joumal of employment counseling, 42 (1), 9-12
- Strevens, P. (1980). "Functional englishes (ESP)" Teaching english as an international language from practice to principle. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
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