Lesson #: Historical Growth of ESP (This part serves as the SUBJECT MATTER.
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WHAT TO EXPECT? (This part serves as the OBJECTIVES of the lesson; observe
the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains in establishing the expected
competencies develop in your students after the lesson.)
a. Define what ESP is; (cognitive)
b. Appraise the importance of ESP as part of the academic course (affective)
c. Discuss the types and characteristics of ESP; and (psychomotor)
PRE-DISCUSSION ? (This part serves as the MOTIVATION; you may ask at least
three questions leading to the lesson of the day.)
a. What is English for Specific Purpose (ESP)?
b. What are the types and characteristics of ESP?
c. What is the importance of ESP?
LESSON OUTLINE (This part presents the LESSON PROPER of the
lesson; as per instruction, search for at least 5 sources/references and synthesize
the info gathered to saturately provide the information that students should learn
from the lesson.)
ESP Definition
a. ESP is a learner-centered approach to teaching English as an additional
language, which focuses on developing communicative competence in a specific
discipline such as academic, accounting, agrology, business, IT, teaching, and
engineering.
b. ESP is a learner-centered pedagogy
c. ESP is defined to meet the specific needs of the learner
d. ESP makes use of the underlying methodology and activities of the disciplines it
serves
e. ESP is centered on the language (grammar, lexis), skills, and discourse
appropriate to these activities.
f. ESP is designed to meet the learner's specific needs within their purpose for
learning.
g. Hutchinson and Waters (1987) define ESP as "an approach to language learning
based on learner need. The foundation of all ESP is the simple question: Why
does the learner need to learn a foreign language? ... ESP, then, is an approach
to language teaching in which all decisions as to content and method are based
on the learner's reason for learning.
h. Dudley Evans and St John (1998, p. 5) define ESP in terms of “absolute” and
“variable” characteristics.
i. Strevens 1992 emphasizes ESP as an approach, not a product that means the
language is used high-lighten.
Types of ESP (David Carter, 1983)
a. English as a restricted language. The language used by air traffic controllers or
waiters is English as a restricted language.
b. English for Academic and Occupational Purposes. These subject areas are
further divided into two branches: English for Academic (EAP) and English for
Occupational Purposes (EOP). An example of EOP for the EST branch is
'English for Technicians', whereas EAP for the EST branch is 'English for Medical
Studies.'
c. English with specific topics. This type of ESP is uniquely concerned with
anticipated future English needs of, for example, scientists requiring English for
postgraduate reading studies, attending conferences, or working in foreign
institutions.
Characteristics of ESP (Evans & St. John, 1998)
A. Absolute
✔ meet the specific needs of the students/ learners.
✔ Content centered on particular subjects, professions, and social activities
✔ centered on that language appropriate to those activities in syntax, lexis,
discourse, semantic, and analysis of discourse
✔ contrasting with General English.
B. Variable
✔ restricted to the language skills as to be learned ( e.g., reading only)
✔ not taught to any pre-ordained methodology.
Characteristics of ESP course (Charter, 1983)
a. The authenticity of the course contents
b. The purpose-related orientation
c. Self-direction
Importance of ESP
✔ ESP approach enhances the relevance of what the students are learning
✔ Enables them to use English they know even more English since their interest in
their field will motivate to interact them with speakers and text
✔ ESP assesses needs and integrates motivation subject matter and content to
teach relevant skills.
✔ Faster acquisition of the required English language terms: as the content is
context-based, it allows students to learn accelerated.
✔ Optimum use of their learning resources, all of which are pre-identified according
to the goals and needs of the learner.
✔ Effective content application as learners can use the appropriate language
terminology on the job soon after completing the course.
✔ There is a rapid increase in job productivity and efficiency as employees are
better prepared to communicate with their clientele and colleagues.
SUMMARY (This part presents the ANALYSIS/ABSTRACTION of the
lesson, at least two paragraphs).
Language plays a vital role in our lives. Without the use of language, proper
communication is unattainable for us. Language also helps us view someone's
personality, attitude, and specific field they belong to. Since all of us differ from using
language, we must identify and learn the language used by the majority. English for
Specific Purposes or ESP would help us how since it focuses on teaching English for the
specific needs of the students.
ESP is primarily concerned with developing students' communicative skills and
competence in a specific field. ESP is divided into three types named by David charter
1983 English as a restricted language, English for academic purposes or occupational
purposes, and English with specific topics. The language used in air traffic controllers
and waiters is an example of restricted language. Medical study is an example of English
for academic purposes, and technician is an example of English for occupational
purposes. The scientist also requiring English for the postgraduate attending conference
is an example of English for specific topics. The ESP course is also characterized into
three According to Charter (1983): the authenticity of the course contents, the purpose-
related orientation, and the Self-direction. Evans and St John (1998) define ESP in terms
of “absolute” and “variable” characteristics.
ESP is a wide scope not to be learned in a certain little amount of time. It must be
learned with interest, same as through with exact teaching pedagogy. The main reason
for knowing ESP is to enhance what the students are learning. It enables them to use
English they know even more English since their interest in their field will motivate them
to interact with speakers. Not only with the students but also with the business sectors
where it increases job productivity and efficiency as employees are better prepared to
communicate with their clientele and colleagues. The essence of ESP relies on the
hands of the teacher with the basis of students learning interests.
ASSESSMENT
(This part serves as the APPLICATION/ASSESSMENT to validate students’
understanding about the topic discussed; you may write an objective (true or
false, MCQ, Fill in the blank, MT, etc) or subjective (essay) assessment).
Part I. Objective:
True or False, MC, FIB, MT
1. ESP would help us how since it focuses on teaching English for the specific
needs of the students.
2. Medical study is an example of English for academic purposes, and technician is
an example of English for occupational purposes.
Fill in the blank
3.____ is an approach to language learning which is based on learners’ needs,
capacities and interests.
4.______ & 5. _____ refers to the two types of ESP.
Part II Essay: Discuss the difference between English for Academic Purposes from
English for Occupational Purposes Elaborate the types of ESP. (5 pts.)
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