Available in 2024
Course code

EDUC6124

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

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.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the origins of language for special purpose;

2. Analyse different linguistic features of ESL based on different purposes; and

3. Discuss implications in curriculum design and teaching methods


Content

  • Commercial, professional and educational uses of English
  • Register
  • 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

Assessment items

Written Assignment: ESP Text Analysis

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Need Analysis

Written Assignment: ESP Program Design


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline