1. Introduction

2. What is ESP? Absolute Characteristics 1. ESP is defined to meet specific needs of the learners 2. ESP makes use of underlying methodology and activities of the discipline it serves 3. ESP is centered on the language appropriate to these activities in terms of grammar, lexis, register, study skills, discourse and genre. (Dudley-Evans, 1997)

3. What is ESP? II Variable Characteristics 1. ESP may be related to or designed for specific disciplines 2. ESP may use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of General English 3. ESP is likely to be designed for adult learners, either at a tertiary level institution or in a professional work situation. It could, however, be for learners at secondary school level.

4. What is ESP?III 4. ESP is generally designed for intermediate or advanced students. 5. Most ESP courses assume some basic knowledge of the language systems

5. So Why did you choose majoring in English? 'WHOM! WHOM!' 'She never lets us forget she was an English Major.'

6. What can English majors do? The obvious choices are teaching, graduate school, or becoming a writer, but graduates also excel in many other areas. Because English majors have learned how to write, analyze material, and communicate effectively, and are good problem solvers, they work in many different fields, including sales, management, advertising, and many others

7. What can English majors do?. English majors are found in program management, marketing, editing, reporting, creative and technical writing, public relations, medicine, social work, government work, non-profit organizations, and financial services. Famous English Majors: http://faculty.irsc.edu/dept/English/Famous%20English% 20Majors.htm http://faculty.irsc.edu/dept/English/Famous%20English% 20Majors.htm

8. Challenges What are some challenges you think you will face while studying this major?

9. Objectives At the completion of the courses students will acquire an understanding of: -The origins of language for special purpose -Different linguistic features of ESL based on different purposes -Implications in curriculum design and teaching methods

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