Introducing course design and English for specific purposes /

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 pract...

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Main Author: Woodrow, Lindy, 1954- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2018.
Series:Routledge introductions to English for specific purposes
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Summary: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 design, the major current theoretical perspectives on ESP course design, tasks, reflections and glossary to help readers consolidate their understanding, resources for practical ESP course development and examples of authentic ESP courses in areas such as business, aviation and nursing. Introducing Course Design in English for Specific Purposes is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers, and students studying ESP and applied linguistics.
Physical Description:xiii, 267 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781138100657
113810065X
9781138100671
1138100676