EDUC6124

English for Special Purposes

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course develops student understanding of the different styles and contents of English used for commercial, professional and educational purposes as well as skills such as needs analysis and the designing of special curriculum to meet these needs.

Objectives

At the completion of the courses students will acquire an understanding of:
1. The origins of language for special purpose;
2. Different linguistic features of ESL based on different purposes; and
3. Implications in curriculum design and teaching methods.

Content

Commercial, professional and educational uses of English
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Linguistic analysis of English for special purposes
Learner needs analysis
Situational analysis of language use
ESP syllabus design
Material development for ESL teaching
Assessment of learning outcomes

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

External Mode
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Analysis of ESP materials: A series of business, professional and educational documents will be used in the analysis of writing styles to identify linguistic features. Length 1,500 words; Due Week 6.
Other: (please specify)	Selecting appropriate materials for teaching ESP: The students will be asked to search for authentic teaching materials on the web, in the media and in relevant commercial documentation, for ESL teaching. Selection of materials should be based on the principles of teaching ESP. Length 2,000 words; Due Week 12.
Case Scenario/PBL exercises	Needs analysis case study: A scenario will be provided and the student asked to write a training program proposal based on the needs analysis. Length 1,500 words; Due Week 9.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables