Revue Des Sciences Humaines
Volume 35, Numéro 1, Pages 99-104
2024-06-10

Teaching Esp At The Institute Of Nutrition, Food And Agro-food Technologies (inataa), University Mentouri Constantine 1: From Theory To Practice

Authors : Elmechta Lamia .

Abstract

The Algerian Ministry of higher education and scientific research is increasingly encouraging the application of English exclusively in a tertiary education. This call upon a prompt reconsideration of the teaching of ESP in the different scientific disciplines. It is noteworthy that there is no agreed-upon syllabi from higher authorities for the teaching of ESP. Similarly, most ESP teachers are teachers of English and are not specialized in the students’ field, so the syllabus they adopt might not go with the students’ interest. This paper purports to provide insights on ESP instruction through the consideration of theoretical evidence as well as pedagogical practices. Major problems in ESP classrooms are investigated and the different stages of ESP course are developed from the theoretical and practical perspectives. The article would add valuable evidence to ESP research that is considered very limited in the Algerian context.

Keywords

ESP ; food science and technology ; needs ; syllabus development