COVENANT UNIVERSITY
College of Leadership Development Studies
Department of Languages and General Studies
Alpha Semester, 2014/2015 Session
COURSE COMPACT
Programme:
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English
ENG 415
English for Specific Purposes
2 Credit Units
Prof. Taiwo Abioye & Miss E. Ajiboye
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor/ A302C
Brief Overview of the Course:
This course will introduce English for specific purposes such as English for academic purposes,
English for nurses, English for policemen and soldiers, English for business, for doctors, for
lawyers, etc. Students will be taught how to conduct a needs analysis for the different purposes
that English is to satisfy. The basic theoretical principles undergirding English for specific
purposes will also be critically examined.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students having participated fully in discussions and assigned tasks
should be able to:
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identify the numerous purposes in which English could be used;
define needs analysis;
explain what needs analysis means;
identify needs in different situations;
understand and combine theoretical principles in designing/constructing needs
analysis/ assessment for specific situations;
apply the knowledge acquired in this course to different situations specified in their
course outline; and
perform any task related to either needs analysis or using English for specific
purposes without supervision.
Method of Teaching/Teaching Aids:
i.
Guided instructions
ii.
Interactive sessions
iii. Tutorials
iv.
Group works/ Projects, Assignments and Term paper
v.
ICT-based teaching aids (e.g. multimedia projector, charts, and PowerPoint slides)
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Course Outline:
Module 1:
English for Specific Purposes - Introduction
Week 1:
Definition and introduction
Week 2:
Description of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) – Characteristics, etc.
Module 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Needs Analysis
Needs Analysis- Introduction
Identifying and examining theoretical principles underlying needs analysis
Conducting needs analyses
Module 3:
Week 6:
English for Academic Purposes
Using English for specific purposes in academic situations such as
seminars, reviews, analysis, synthesis, etc.
Mid-semester exam
Week 7:
Module 4:
Week 8:
Week 9:
Week10:
Week11:
Week12:
Week 13:
English for Occupational Purposes (EOP)
Register
Language of science and medicine
Language of religion
Language of law- legal documents, affidavits, agreements, etc.
Language of the press—adverts, broadcasting, articles, and news
reports, etc.
Language of administration e.g. applications, minutes of meetings, report
writing, etc.
Revision
Structure of Programme / Method of Grading:
Continuous Assessment
End of semester exam
TOTAL
30%
70%
100%
Ground Rules/ Regulations
Attendance is compulsory. Noise-making, talking and other forms of unruly behaviour will not be
tolerated. Students are expected to participate fully in all class activities for them to earn their
grades. Assignments/projects must be submitted by the specified dates. To participate in
examinations, a minimum of 75% class attendance is required.
Topics for Term Paper/Assignments:
Each topic is followed by exercises activities. However, the following areas will be
emphasised:
i. What do you understand by English for Specific Purposes?
ii. How is English for Specific Purposes different from General English?
iii. What should comprise a needs analysis? Illustrate this.
iv.
Briefly describe English for Academic Purposes.
v. Why is ‘register’ important to language use?
Recommended Reading:
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Allurite, R. (1979). “Language Learning through Communication Practice.” In C. J. Brumfit
&
K. Johnson (eds) The Communicative Approach to Language Teaching, Oxford:Oxford
University Press.
Brumfit, C. (1984). “Communicative Methodology in Language Teaching: The Roles of Fluency
Accuracy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Dudley-Evans, T., & St John, M. (1998). Developments in ESP: A Multi-disciplinary Approach.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Hutchinson, T., & Waters, A. (1987). English for Specific Purposes: A Learning-Centered
Approach. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Johns, A., & Dudley-Evans, T. (1991). English for Specific Purposes: International in scope,
specific in purpose. TESOL Quarterly, 25, 297-314.
Mackay, R., & Mountford, A. (Eds.). (1978). English For Specific Purposes: A Case Study
Approach. London: Longman.
Munby, J.(1978 ). Communicative Syllabus Design. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press.
Olaofe,
I.A.
(1991).
English
and
Communication
Skills
for
Academic
Purposes. Zaria:
Tamaza Publishing.
Omojuyigbe, D. (2005.) Writing for Specific purposes: A Professional Approach.
Lagos:
New Deo Communications.
Relevant journals and the Internet.
Strevens, P. (1980). Teaching English as an International Language: From Practice to Principle.
Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Tomlinson, B.(2003). Developing Materials for Language Teaching. London:
Continuum.
White R.W. (1988).
“Academic Writing: Process and Product” In Robinson
(ed) ELT
Journal 129, MEP/ The British Council, 16-23.
Widdowson,
H.G.
(1978).
Teaching
Language
as
Communication,
Oxford:
Oxford
University Press.
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