English for Specific Purposes
Subject 483-641 (2009)
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| Credit Points: | 25.00 |
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: For information about these dates, click here. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available |
| Prerequisites: | 483-829 Language & Language Acquisition and 483-888 TESOL Methodology and Curriculum Design |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
| Subject Overview: | A study of the theory and practice of teaching English for Specific Purposes. Building on general TESOL methodology and curriculum design principles, topics in this subject will include definitions and the history of ESP, English for academic purposes, English for occupational purposes, language and skills development, needs analysis, course design, materials development, classroom practice, assessment and evaluation. |
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| Objectives: | Information not available |
| Assessment: | A 2,400 word written paper critically examining a key issue in ESP (30 per cent); a 5,600-word paper describing the design of an ESP program for a particular audience and context (70 per cent). |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Dudley-Evans, T. & M. J. St John (1998) Developments in English for Specific Purpose: a Multi-disciplinary Approach. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
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| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Links to further information: | www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Education (Stream 100A) Coursework and Thesis A Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework Master of Education (Stream 150) Major Thesis Master of Education (Stream 150A) Coursework and Thesis A Master of Education (Stream 150B) Coursework Master of T.E.S.O.L. (Stream 100B) Coursework Master of T.E.S.O.L.(Stream 100A)Coursework and Thesis A Master of T.E.S.O.L.(Stream 150B)Coursework |
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