Aims and Fit of Module

The main aims of the module are:

 
•	To introduce the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), with a focus on English for Academic Purpose 

•	To identify and explore the main contexts of ESP work in academic, professional and workplace contexts

•	To set out the main issues and concepts in the context of the historical development of ESP

•	To introduce students to the theoretical foundations of ESP

•	To introduce students to pedagogy and materials development in ESP/EAP

•	To provide students with practical experience designing materials and teaching in academic or vocational setting

•	To introduce students to methods for conducting ESP research

Learning outcomes

Upon the completion of the module, students should be able to:


•	demonstrate a good understanding of theoretical perspectives and
 teaching approaches to ESP, with a focus on teaching EAP at the tertiary context;
•	acquire the skills of teaching EAP;

•	design ESP/EAP curriculum and develop ESP/EAP  teaching materials;

•	develop an informed research approach to ESP teaching in classroom and workplace settings;

•	analyse English texts of professional contexts for teaching purposes

Method of teaching and learning

The teaching sessions are divided into two components: lectures and tutorials/workshops.