2018
DOI: 10.1108/978-1-78756-793-1-00020
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Challenges in Designing ESP Course for First Year Students of Engineering Faculty at Malikussaleh University

Abstract: Purpose-This study aims at finding out the implementation of English for specific purposes (ESP) course and identifying the challenges faced by English lecturers in designing an ESP course for first-year students in the Engineering Faculty of Malikussaleh University. Methodology-This study implements qualitative research through interviews as a means of data collection. Findings-This study addresses the application of an ESP course and identifies the challenges appeared during the stages of designing. The stud… Show more

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“…According to the findings of the study, English teachers do not completely execute the ESP course in the English classroom because they employ a course that combines general English with limited ESP content. One of the issues raised in the earlier study was that English teachers lacked language fluency and expertise (Rasyimah et al, 2017). In addition, the students' motivation to use English in communication also is another obstacle in the previous study (Daulay & Prabowo, 2015).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 92%
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“…According to the findings of the study, English teachers do not completely execute the ESP course in the English classroom because they employ a course that combines general English with limited ESP content. One of the issues raised in the earlier study was that English teachers lacked language fluency and expertise (Rasyimah et al, 2017). In addition, the students' motivation to use English in communication also is another obstacle in the previous study (Daulay & Prabowo, 2015).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…Based on the previous study, the students complained about the teacher's readiness to use the general English syllabus, which did not fulfill their needs (Daulay & Prabowo, 2015). Rasyimah et al (2017) stated that challenges are unavoidable when teachers develop an ESP course. According to the findings of the study, English teachers do not completely execute the ESP course in the English classroom because they employ a course that combines general English with limited ESP content.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%