History and Growth of ESP
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What is the driving force behind the growth of ESP?

  • Stakeholders and material writers (correct)
  • International language organizations
  • Language teachers
  • Government regulations
  • What disciplines have ESP textbooks been designed for?

  • Literature and Linguistics
  • History and Social Sciences
  • Mathematics and Physics
  • Business, Marketing, Banking, and Advertising English (correct)
  • What is the origin of ESP closely linked with?

  • International language competitions
  • Learners' interest in specific disciplines (correct)
  • Globalization of English language
  • Government policies
  • What philosophy emerged in language teaching in relation to ESP and vocationally oriented program design in the 1980s?

    <p>A needs-based philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the reasons why students learn English ascertained in ESP?

    <p>Through needs analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the driving force behind the growth of ESP?

    <p>Stakeholders and material writers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the history of ESP in terms of years?

    <p>Almost 40 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ESP closely linked with in terms of learners' interest?

    <p>Various specific disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What areas have ESP textbooks been designed for?

    <p>Marketing, Banking, and Advertising English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did ESP start to grow as a movement?

    <p>From the early 1960s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Driving Force and Growth of ESP

    • The driving force behind the growth of ESP is the increasing need for language skills in specific professions and industries.
    • ESP started to grow as a movement in the 1960s and 1970s.

    Disciplines and Areas of ESP Textbooks

    • ESP textbooks have been designed for various disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Medicine, and Law.
    • ESP textbooks have also been designed for specific areas, such as Aviation, Tourism, and Nursing.

    Origin and Philosophy of ESP

    • The origin of ESP is closely linked with the needs of adult learners in the workplace.
    • The philosophy that emerged in language teaching in relation to ESP and vocationally oriented program design in the 1980s is Functionalism.

    Learners' Needs and Interests

    • The reasons why students learn English are ascertained in ESP by identifying the learners' needs and interests.
    • ESP is closely linked with learners' interests in specific professional or academic areas.

    History of ESP

    • The history of ESP dates back to the 1960s and 1970s, when it started to grow as a movement.

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    Test your knowledge of the history and growth of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) with this quiz. Explore the development of ESP from the early 1960s to its prominent position in EFL teaching today. Learn about the influence of stakeholders and material writers, and discover the diverse range of ESP textbooks available.

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