THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING ESP IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCES

Naima SAHLI

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First page
373
Last page
380

Abstract


Abstract. This paper examines in depth the current situation of teaching and learning ESP in the department of political sciences in the University Centre of Tissemsilt, Algeria. It does this by reporting on three methods of data collection so as to investigate the suitability of the designed curriculum in meeting students’ needs in this specialty, to analyse the teacher’s methods of teaching ESP and whether they are effective in boosting active learning. Then it uncovers the students’ learning deficiencies. Results suggested that curriculum designers need to clarify some components on how to conduct some practices. It also points at the importance of reconsidering some teaching practices in relation to the main principle of ESP, which is needs analysis. Eventually, it suggests some recommendations to conduct ESP teaching and make it a beneficial learning opportunity.

Key words: ESP, Political Sciences, Teaching, Skills.


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