LEARNER’S VOICE: A NEEDS ANALYSIS APPROACH TO ESP SYLLABUS DESIGN
LEARNER’S VOICE: A NEEDS ANALYSIS APPROACH TO ESP SYLLABUS DESIGN
Author(s): Joanna NiemiecSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: EDITURA ASE
Keywords: needs analysis; learner’s voice; syllabus design; ESP; EMP
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present (1) a theoretical background on needs and needs analysis (2) and an account of an analysis of a questionnaire survey carried out among medical students. Data analysis revealed information on the students’ current skills and language use; deficiencies in the area of language skills; effective and productive ways of learning, preferred teaching styles and methods. The authentic data show that course designers are advised to consider students’ opinions and ideas when constructing ESP syllabus in order to design a realistic and practical course and thus enhance learning processes.
Journal: Synergy
- Issue Year: 13/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 219-235
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English