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In His Name EAP Curriculum in Iran: History, Challenges, & Prospects In His Name EAP Curriculum in Iran: History, Challenges, & Prospects By: S. Yahya Hejazi (MA in TEFL) 25 April, 2014 9 – 10 AM Kashan Language Academy Email: Hejazi_Yahya@Hotmail.com
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English for Specific Purposes (ESP) What is ESP? Characteristics: Primacy of needs Attention to specific language, skills, discourse, and genres Different methodology than general courses Mainly for adults Mostly for intermediate and advanced students
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Why ESP? Practicality Needs Context Learners
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ESP Classifications
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English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Definition Purposes Primacy of Needs Types: English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP) & English for Specific Purposes (ESAP)
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EAP Growth in Iran Objectives Three main eras: 1. 1970s 2. 1980s 3. 1990s and onwards
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Problems Materials development and course design based on intuitions Lack of any coherent, systematic curriculum development No rigorous needs analysis Broad statement of goals Students’ low and heterogeneous GEP level
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Problems Lack of well-qualified ESP teachers, Conventional, counter-productive ESP methodology, e.g. undue emphasis on translation and memorization of lexical and grammatical points Lack of a rigorous evaluation method Lack of up-to-date, suitable ESP books Lack of audio-visual aids Lack of real, demanding situations in Iran to use English
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