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What is the role of needs analysis in the ESP approach according to Hutchinson and Waters (1987)?
To help the ESP practitioner discover the potential knowledge and competences of the learner, and their perspectives of the target situation.
How does the skills-centered model view language?
In terms of how the mind of the learner processes it rather than as an entity in itself.
What does the skills-centered model try to build on?
It tries to build on the positive factors that the learners bring to the course, rather than just on the negative idea of 'lacks'.
How does the skills-centered approach frame its objectives?
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How does the skills-centered approach view the learner?
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