Objectives and competences
The course aims to prepare students for planning and teaching English in different profession and vocation-related fields.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Historical and theoretical background of English for specific purposes and its teaching
• Conducting needs analysis
• Analysis and evaluation of syllabuses, coursebooks and materials for teaching English for specific purposes
• Design and preparation of syllabus for teaching English for specific purposes
• Planning learning activities and tasks in teaching English for specific purposes
• Materials development in teaching English for specific purposes
• Assessment and testing in teaching English for specific purposes
Learning and teaching methods
• lectures and seminars,
• tasks (practical, reflective)
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course students will be able to:
understand the key principles which underlie the teaching of English for specific purposes
do a needs assessment for specific learners and professional contexts
plan ESP lessons, design appropriate activities/tasks and evaluate their effectiveness
critically evaluate currently available English for specific purposes teaching materials, adapt these materials for their teaching purposes and design their own materials and teaching aids
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• collection, analysis and evaluation of complex data and information
• clear and logical presentation and argumentation of ideas
• correct (language, style, form) and logical written communication
• autonomous work and cooperation with others
Readings
• T. Dudley-Evans, M. J. St. John, M. J.: Developments in English for specific purposes: A multi-disciplinary approach. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998.
• A. M. Johns: English for specific purposes (ESP): Its history and contributions. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a second or foreign language (2nd ed., pp. 67-77). New York: Newbury House, 1991.
• K. Harding: English for Specific Purposes. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007
• Hkrati bo izvajalka/izvajalec sˇtudentom sproti navedla/navedel aktualno literaturo.
The reading list will be updated on a regular basis.
Prerequisits
English Didactics 2
A passing grade for each individual assignment (attendance, participation and home assignments), is required for students to be able to take the exam.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • continuing assessment
• exam
Students must achieve a passing grade - at least satisfactory (6),in each individual assignment, which is 50% of the total grade.
