International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2024, 6(4); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060440.
Anqi Dou
Foreign Language Teaching Department, Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, 570100, China
This paper delves into methodologies and instruments employed for conducting needs analysis within the realm of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in higher education. Through a comprehensive examination of needs analysis practices across diverse ESP courses in various universities, the objective of this study is to put forth efficacious methods and tools that cater to the distinctive academic and professional needs of students. The research specifically concentrates on elucidating data collection techniques, needs analysis models, and the applicability of instructional design in the context of ESP programs.
English for Specific Purposes (ESP); higher education; needs analysis; teaching methods; data collection
Anqi Dou. Approaches and Instruments for Needs Analysis in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in Higher Education. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 4: 247-252. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060440.
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