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   Needs Analysis in ESP of Computer and Mechanical Engineering English Courses

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   Needs Analysis in ESP of Computer and Mechanical Engineering English Courses

Abstract

The present study is an attempt to carry out a needs analysis of Iranian undergraduate students studying computer and mechanical engineering. In this study, both qualitative-and quantitative-survey, including students’ questionnaire, instructor’s questionnaire, instructors’ interview, and observation were conducted. A total of 365 undergraduate students and eight ESP instructors participated in the study from Islamic Azad university of Shiraz. Before designing any language course, it is necessary to identify academic needs. Three main research questions were addressed in this study in order to find the English language needs of the students in EAP classes according to the different stakeholders’ attitudes. Qualitative and statistical analyses of the data revealed that the majority of the students are not satisfied with the contents of English textbooks, teaching methodology, evaluation methods, and textbooks. Students preferred Iranian instructors who have their expertise in English but instructors unanimously believed ESP course should be taught by subject specialist. Results of interviews with ESP instructors indicated that the instructors sharply criticize the low level of students’ language proficiency in ESP classes and report that the students’ English language ability is unsatisfactory to meet the expectations in their specialized courses. They recommend an increase in teaching hours of general English courses. Classroom observation revealed that, the activities which received attention in ESP classes of computer and mechanic in BA level were English to Farsi translation of paragraphs, translation of technical terms and reading. This study suggests the syllabus designers to be more aware of the learners’ needs; also it provides a sound basis and valuable implications for curriculum developers and teachers in developing ESP English courses.

 

Tables of Contents

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Title page……………………………………………………………………………. ………. د

Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………….…….…. و                                                                                                     Dedication……………………………………………………………………………………. ز

Table of contents………………………………………………………………………..……. ح

Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Chapter one                                                                   Introduction                                       1

  • Introduction …………………………………………………………………………….2

  • Statement of the problem……………………………………………………………….2

  • significance of the study……………………………………………………………………..3

  • Research questions ………………………………………………………………….…3

  • Null hypotheses ………………………………………………………………….……. 4

  • Definition of key terms…………………………………………………………..……. 4

Chapter two                                                                   Review of the related literature       6

2.1. Introduction………………………………………………………..…………………..…..7

  • Needs Analysis ……………………………………………………………..………7

    • Definition of Needs……………………………………………………………..…..….9

    • Classification of Needs………………………………………………….……..………10

2.2.3. Analyzing Needs………………………………………………………….……..……..10

  • Analyzing Target Situation Needs………………………………………..….…….11

  • Analyzing Learning Needs…………………………………………………………11

  • English for Specific Purposes …………………………………………………….….12

    • Definition of ESP…………………………………………………………….…….…..12

    • Origins of ESP………………………………………………………………….………13

      • The Demand of a New World…………………………………….…………….……..13

2.3.2.2.Revolution in Linguistics……………………………………………..………….……14

  • Focus on the Learner…………………………………………………………….…….15

  • ESP Practitioners……………………………………………………………………….15

  • ESP Features…………………………………………………………………………..16

  • ESP Classifications…………………………………………….……………….……..17

  • ESP Courses and Course Design……………………………..……………………….18

2.4 1 Language-centered course design……………………………………………….19

       2.4. 2 Skills-centered course design………………………………………………….19

       2.4.3. Learning-centered course design………………………………..………….…19

2.5. Authenticity…………………………………………………………….……………20

  1. 6. What does S stand for in ESP?………………………………………………………………………..20

2.7. ESP in Iran…………………………………………………………….………….…..22

2.8. Evaluation of ESP Courses……………………………………………………………23

  • Data Collection Procedures for Needs Analysis………………………………………….24

    • Questionnaire……………………………………………………………….25

    • Interview………………………………………………….…………………28

    • Observation………………………………………………………………….28

2.10. Previous studies…………………………………………………………………………..28

 

Chapter three                                                                   Methodology                                  33

3.1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………34

3.2. Design…………………………………………………………………………….………34

3.3. Participants…………………………………………………………………………….…34

3.4. Instruments ……………………………………………………………………………… 36

3.4.1. Questionnaire ……………………………………………….…………………..37

3.4.2. Interview……………………………………………………………….……….41

3.4.3. Observation …………………………………………………………………….42

3.5. Procedure ………………………………………………………………………………..42

Chapter four                                                                         Results and discussions           44

4.1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..…..45

4.2. Interviews’ results……………………………………………………………………..….45

4.3. Observations’ results……………………………………………………………………..48

4.4. Questionnaires’ results…………………………………………………………….….….49

Chapter five                                                                           Conclusion                                63

5.1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………… 64

5.2. Summary of findings……………………………………………………………..………64

5.3. Conclusions……………………………………………………………………….………65

5.4. Pedagogical implications………………………………………………………….………69

5.5. Suggestions for Further Research………………………………………………….……..70

  • Limitation/delimitation…………………………………………………….………….….71

References………………………………………………………………….…………………72

Appendix A……………………………………………………………………………….…..80

Appendix B……………………………………………………………………………………86

Appendix C ………………………………………………………………………………..…93

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