Welcome to My Class
Lecturer: Ricky Eka Sanjaya
Thank you for taking the English for Specific
Purposes (ESP) course. You will be learning about
English tailored to specific fields, professions, or
academic areas. The course is designed to meet
the particular needs of learners based on their
goals, such as business, science, law,
engineering, or healthcare.
The goal is to equip you with the language skills
and communicative competence required to
perform effectively in specific professional,
academic, or occupational contexts.
I will provide engaging and interactive lessons. If
you have any questions or confusion, don't
hesitate to ask. Discussion and collaboration are
key. I hope this course will be beneficial for you.
Let's begin this journey with enthusiasm.
Good luck!
Class Rules
Attendance and Participation
You are expected to attend regularly
(at least 85%) and actively
participate in every lecture session,
including asking questions,
discussing, and contributing to group
activities.
Assignments
You are expected to complete the
given assignments within the
specified deadline. The purpose of
these assignments is to help you
practice and test your understanding
of the taught material.
Discipline
You are expected to maintain
discipline during the lectures. This
includes using polite language,
respecting the professors and
classmates, and always bringing
course materials (books and
dictionaries) to the class.
Evaluation and Assessment
You will be evaluated and assessed
based on their performance in
assignments and exams. The grades
obtained will reflect your
understanding and abilities in this
course.
Academic Ethics
You are expected to respect
academic ethics, including avoiding
plagiarism, copying the work of
classmates, and dressing
appropriately (collared attire).
Consultation
You are allowed to ask questions or
seek additional help through
consultations with the professors.
The goal is to help clarify your
understanding of the taught
material.
Commitment
You are expected to have a high
level of commitment to this course
and prioritize sufficient time and
effort for learning and preparation.
English for Specific Purposes
Lesson Plan
ESP is one of the core courses for you in the English
Educational Program. In this course, you will gain a
variety of skills and knowledge tailored specifically to
their professional or academic field. The content is
customized to meet the language needs of their
chosen discipline, ensuring practical application in
real-world scenarios.
Here's what you will get from participating in an ESP
lesson plan:
The Introduction of ESP
This material focuses on understanding how
language is tailored to meet the unique needs
of learners in specialized professional or
academic contexts. You will explore the
distinction between ESP and general English,
emphasizing the importance of needs analysis
to design relevant courses. You will also learn
about different branches of ESP and suitable
teaching methodologies, ensuring the
language taught is practical and applicable to
specific fields or professions.
The Origin and Development
of ESP
This material covers how English for Specific
Purposes emerged in response to globalization
and the need for specialized communication in
various fields. It traces the historical evolution
of ESP, highlights key contributors, and
explores modern trends such as the integration
of technology and industry-specific learning.
This provides you with a clear understanding of
how ESP has developed into a vital area of
language education today.
The Growth of ESP as
an Approach
This material emphasizes its learner-
centered nature, focusing on specific
language needs for various professional
fields. ESP promotes the practical
application of language skills, customization
of content, and continuous adaptation to
meet the demands of evolving industries,
making it a highly flexible and relevant
approach to language teaching.
Describing Language
This material teaches you how to analyze and
understand language structure, functions,
and styles in specific contexts. By exploring
register, genre analysis, and pragmatics, you
learn how to effectively adapt language for
professional and academic communication,
ensuring clarity and appropriateness in
specialized fields.
Theories of Learning
This material introduces you to key learning
theories; behaviorism, cognitivism,
constructivism, sociocultural theory, and
communicative language teaching. These
theories provide insights into how learners
acquire language and inform the design of ESP
courses, emphasizing repetition, mental
processes, social interaction, and real-life
communication for effective learning in specific
contexts.
Student’s Needs Analysis
In this material you will learn to identify and
assess the specific language needs of learners,
design tailored instructional materials, and
evaluate their effectiveness. This process
ensures that English language instruction is
relevant and targeted to meet the distinct goals
and contexts of different learner groups.
Methodology in ESP
In this material you will learn to apply various
teaching methods tailored to ESP contexts,
develop and adapt effective instructional
strategies and materials, and evaluate their
impact on learners’ language proficiency. This
ensures that teaching is both relevant and
effective for specialized language needs.
ESP Syllabus
In this material you will learn to design
tailored syllabi with clear objectives,
effectively structured content, and
appropriate assessments, ensuring that
the course meets the specific needs and
goals of the target learners.
Choosing Appropriate Materials
In this material you will learn to
evaluate, select, adapt, and integrate
relevant resources to effectively support
the specific language needs and goals of
learners in ESP contexts.
Formulation of Objectives
In this material you will learn to create
clear, targeted objectives aligned with
learners' needs, design appropriate
assessments, and guide instructional
planning, ensuring effective course
design and evaluation in ESP contexts.
Organization of
Learning Materials
In this material you will learn to structure,
sequence, and integrate diverse resources
effectively, tailoring the organization of
materials to enhance instruction and meet
the specific needs of ESP learners.
Evaluation, Assessment and Test
In this material you will learn to design
and implement effective assessments and
tests, evaluate their impact, and analyze
results to support and improve learners'
progress in ESP contexts.
The Responsibility and Role
of ESP Teacher
In this material you will learn to
understand and fulfill their diverse
responsibilities, adapt instruction to meet
specific learner needs, support effective
learning, and engage in ongoing
professional development.
