Needs Analysis of Second Language Learners with particular regard to their Writing Skills

Abstract

The current research study sets out to analyze the course material of the second language learners to check whether it is sufficient to cater their language needs with particular regard to writing skills. One of the major issues in development of writing skills is about learner-centeredness which raises the question: "Is it the role of students to serve academic institutions or is it the role of institutions to serve students?" The answer to this question is obviously the latter which can be implemented in all academic institutions by understanding learners' needs and getting data from them before designing the teaching materials. It is necessary to know what the learners' objectives are, what they are expecting from the course, and the characteristics of their learning habits.