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Needs Analysis Tools for English for Academic Purposes Course

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What is one of the methods mentioned for analyzing the language needed to do an assignment?

Accessing publicly available corpora

Looking at course outlines

Using a program like the Frequency programme (correct)

Interviewing university staff

What aspect of assignment writing does the text propose to focus on if learners have ample time to prepare notes, drafts, and know the topics well in advance?

Vocabulary analysis

The process of assignment writing (correct)

Grammatical accuracy

Discourse analysis

In the context of needs analysis for an EAP course, what is suggested as an increasingly valuable tool?

Interviewing successful students

Analyzing examiners’ reports

Accessing publicly available corpora (correct)

Observing learners’ choices of activities

What is proposed as a potential source of information about the expectations for a good assignment?

Looking at past assignment topics Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated as an important part of needs analysis?

Assessing the impact of an EAP course Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing to look at in necessities according to Table 3.3?

Demands of the target tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used for analyzing proficiency according to Table 3.3?

Self-report Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis involves examining texts and previous research according to Table 3.3?

Analysis of texts Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can be used for analyzing situations of use according to Table 3.3?

Observation and analysis Signup and view all the answers

According to Table 3.3, what is one example of a proficiency testing method?

Level of vocabulary knowledge (Nation and Beglar, 2007) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the considerations for evaluating reliable needs analysis?

Using well-thought-out and standardised tools systematically Signup and view all the answers

In valid needs analysis, what is important to consider?

The relevance and importance of the gathered information Signup and view all the answers

What activity may be necessary before needs analysis begins?

A ranking activity to decide the priority of needs Signup and view all the answers

What should not dominate in the decision-making process for needs analysis?

Practicality by investigating what is easiest Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to more reliable results in needs analysis?

More pieces of observation and more people studied Signup and view all the answers

Why is it better to systematise the observation in needs analysis?

To provide consistent and trustworthy results Signup and view all the answers