Lindy Woodrow, Introducing Course Design in English for Specific Purposes

Abstract

First edition. Scope and content: "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."--Provided by publisher Essential aspects of English for Specific Purposes -- Approaches to English for Specific Purposes course design -- Examples of course design.