Introducing Course Design in English for Specific Purposes (Routledge Introductions to English for Specific Purposes)

by: Lindy Woodrow (Author)
Edition: 1st

Publication Date: 1 Nov. 2017

Language: English

Print Length: 282 pages

ISBN-10: 1138100676

ISBN-13: 9781138100671

Book Description

Introducing Course Design in English for Specific Purposes is an accessible and practical introduction to the theory and practice of developing ESP courses across a range of disciplines. The book covers the development of courses from needs analysis to assessment and evaluation, and also comes with samples of authentic ESP courses provided by leading ESP practitioners from a range of subject and global contexts. Included in this book are: The basics of ESP course designThe major current theoretical perspectives on ESP course designTasks, reflections and glossary to help readers consolidate their understandingResources for practical ESP course developmentExamples of authentic ESP courses in areas such as business, aviation and nursingIntroducing Course Design in English for Specific Purposes is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers, and students studying ESP and applied linguistics.