Posts

Showing posts from September, 2023

Areas of ESP Research

  Part 1 Read more about areas of ESP research in the second part of the  book by Paltridge  and answer the questions below based on your preferred research area. If the area you have picked is not included in the book by Paltridge, look for appropriate sources online.  a) What are some of the specific language features of your preferred area of research? (e.g. complex noun phrases in academic written or spoken texts)   b) What genres or types of text are common? (e.g. academic lectures, nursing care plans, sales’ letters)  c) What are some examples of spoken and/or written data from actual workplace settings?  d) Based on your findings, can you predict any major problems your prospective students may encounter?  Part 2 Complete the chart provided based on your preferred area of research. Use the following chart as an example. Deadline: Monday, October 9 (midday)

The Origins of ESP and the Principles of Andragogy

  Part 1 Read about the  origins and defining features of ESP  and answer the questions below. a) How can ESP be defined? b) What are the three absolute characteristics of ESP? Why are they important? C) What are some of the main factors in the origins of ESP? Explain. Part 2 Review the  principles of Andragogy  and the areas of ESP research mentioned in the  summary  provided. Next, answer the questions that follow. A) How can the principles of Andragogy be applied to the design of an ESP course? B) Pick an area of ESP. What kind of course would you like to design and why? Explain . The deadline to submit your responses is  September 25th  by midday. Thanks!