EDUC6124
10 units
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
- EDUC6124 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 418.0 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.