Aligning English Language Instruction with Engineering Needs: Comprehensive Needs Analysis Framework for ESP Syllabus Design
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| Title: | Aligning English Language Instruction with Engineering Needs: Comprehensive Needs Analysis Framework for ESP Syllabus Design |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Eslam Shehata Yacoub |
| Source: | Anatolian Journal of Education. 2025 10(2):203-216. |
| Availability: | Gate Association for Teaching and Education. e-mail: aje.editorial@gmail.com; Web site: http://e-aje.net/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Second Language Instruction, Alignment (Education), Engineering Education, Student Needs, College Students, Foreign Countries, English for Special Purposes, College Faculty, Course Descriptions |
| Geographic Terms: | Egypt |
| ISSN: | 2547-9652 |
| Abstract: | This study aims to align English language instruction with the specialized needs of engineering students at Alamein International University (AIU) through a comprehensive, multi-phase needs analysis. By integrating quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews, the research identifies key linguistic and technical competencies required by engineering students to excel academically and professionally. Findings reveal substantial challenges in students' application of technical terminology, particularly in areas like project documentation, presentations, and collaborative tasks. Faculty insights further highlight the importance of industry-relevant content and up-to-date terminology, underscoring the need for an ESP syllabus that emphasizes both language skills and technical understanding. The proposed syllabus framework includes thematic units covering diverse engineering fields, such as Architectural Design, Mechatronics, Petroleum Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, offering not only language support but also foundational orientation in various engineering disciplines. This dual-purpose syllabus is designed to equip AIU engineering students with the linguistic and professional competencies essential for global employability and success in their chosen fields. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1484851 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study aims to align English language instruction with the specialized needs of engineering students at Alamein International University (AIU) through a comprehensive, multi-phase needs analysis. By integrating quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews, the research identifies key linguistic and technical competencies required by engineering students to excel academically and professionally. Findings reveal substantial challenges in students' application of technical terminology, particularly in areas like project documentation, presentations, and collaborative tasks. Faculty insights further highlight the importance of industry-relevant content and up-to-date terminology, underscoring the need for an ESP syllabus that emphasizes both language skills and technical understanding. The proposed syllabus framework includes thematic units covering diverse engineering fields, such as Architectural Design, Mechatronics, Petroleum Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, offering not only language support but also foundational orientation in various engineering disciplines. This dual-purpose syllabus is designed to equip AIU engineering students with the linguistic and professional competencies essential for global employability and success in their chosen fields. |
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| ISSN: | 2547-9652 |
