ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
(ESP) English for Specific Purposes is a specialized form of English language instruction that focuses on teaching students how to use English in a specific field of study or professional context. Unlike General English, which is designed to provide students with a broad foundation of English language skills, ESP courses are tailored to meet the specific language needs of a particular group of learners. ESP courses are designed for learners who have a specific goal in mind, such as studying at a university, pursuing a career in a particular field, or communicating with colleagues and clients in a professional setting. These courses are typically taught by teachers who have expertise in a particular field or industry, and who are able to provide students with the specialized vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills needed to succeed in that area.
Benefits of the ESP Course:
There are several benefits of taking an ESP course, including:
- Improved language skills
ESP courses are designed to provide learners with the specific language skills needed to communicate effectively in their chosen field. This can help learners to become more confident and proficient users of English. - Enhanced academic success
For students planning to study at an English-speaking university or college, an ESP course can help them succeed academically by providing them with the language skills needed to write essays, participate in classroom discussions, and give presentations. - Better communication
By improving their English language skills, learners can become better communicators in their chosen field. This can lead to more effective collaboration with colleagues and clients and can help to avoid misunderstandings and mistakes.
ESP Program at Uskudar University:
Üsküdar University offers one of the best and highest quality preparatory programs to our students, with its expert and experienced academic staff. Our aim in English language education, which is an integral part of any quality education with its professional, academic, and social functions, is to enable students to have access to the latest developments in their own fields of study. Therefore, we also carry on the ESP—English for Specific Purposes program, which engages students’ needs in English at the faculty level. The lexical approach follows the principle that lexis is the most important part of the language within the context, which helps teach the subject matter relevant to each department's major. Therefore, students acquire both the language skills and relevant knowledge in their fields at the same time. The ESP program is subject-related, occurs in a specialist domain, and is part of a system of subject knowledge. The ESP program is offered for the students who reach B1 level in addition to their regular English classes to familiarize them with the faculty-related vocabulary/concepts/ arguments in their chosen field of study. The goal of the ESP program is to promote learner autonomy while at the same time providing various types of support to meet the learners’ specific, identified needs and objectives.