Approaches To Needs Analysis In Teaching English For Specific Purposes
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https://doi.org/10.55640/eijp-05-11-39Keywords:
Needs analysis, English for Specific Purposes, target situation analysisAbstract
This article presents a comprehensive examination of various approaches to needs analysis in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The study synthesizes theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies that have emerged over the past several decades to address the complex task of identifying learner needs in specialized language instruction. Through an extensive review of scholarly literature and empirical research, this investigation explores target situation analysis, present situation analysis, learning situation analysis, and means analysis as fundamental components of comprehensive needs assessment. The findings reveal that effective needs analysis in ESP contexts requires a multifaceted approach that integrates multiple perspectives, including those of learners, subject specialists, and language instructors. The discussion emphasizes the dynamic nature of needs analysis as an ongoing process rather than a one-time event, highlighting the importance of triangulating data sources and adapting analytical frameworks to specific institutional and cultural contexts. The implications of this research extend to curriculum designers, materials developers, and ESP practitioners seeking to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of their instructional programs.
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