TY - BOOK AU - Hutchinson,Tom AU - Waters,Alan TI - English for Specific Purposes: A learning-centred approach SN - 9780521318372 (pbk) AV - PE1128.A2 H88 1987 PY - 1987/// CY - New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - English language KW - Study and teaching KW - Foreign speakers KW - Business English KW - Technical English KW - Vocational education N1 - Includes index; Bibliography: p. 174-179; "English for Specific Purposes offers the teacher a new perspective on this important field. The main concern is effective learning and how this can best be achieved in ESP courses. The authors discuss the evolution of ESP and its position today; the role of the ESP teacher; course design; syllabuses; materials; teaching methods, and evaluation procedures. It will be of interest to all teachers who are concerned with ESP. Those who are new to the field will find it a thorough, practical introduction while those with more extensive experience will find its approach both stimulating and innovative." (Publisher's Website); CONTENTS; Section 1 What is ESP? ; 1. The origins of ESP ; 2. The development of ESP ; 3. ESP: approach not product; Section 2 Course design ; 4. Language descriptions ; 5. Theories of learning ; 6. Needs analysis ; 7. Approaches to course design; Section 3 Application ; 8. The syllabus ; 9. Materials evaluation ; 10. Materials design ; 11. Methodology ; 12. Evaluation ; Section 4 The role of the ESP teacher ; 13. Orientation; Appendix: resources UR - http://www.cambridge.org/ca/cambridgeenglish/catalog/teacher-training-development-and-research/english-specific-purposes/english-specific-purposes-1?isbn=9780521318372&format=PB UR - https://ocul-uo.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_UO/gege1p/alma991025266049705161 ER -