Abstract

This research is concerned with ESP needs analysis of Veterinary Medicine students. the teaching of English for specific purposes in Algeria, the integration of needs analysis is considered as the most essential aspect to conduct the course generally for English teachers and particularly for ESP teachers. The study investigates needs of the target group, first year Veterinary Medicine students at Tarf and Souk Ahras universities, by using different tools. Moreover, needs analysis has predominant requirements relating to different skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation as additional needs. It must also be specific and precise to be used by students for understanding different scientific articles and publications. The research is a well-planned organization incorporating multimedia tools and the acquired materials as well as different techniques of teaching depending on the learner\'s qualities and levels, For instance, ESP course design and its efficiency. The results gained from the students\' questionnaire partially confirm the first hypothesis, in the sense that of the students displayed a need for ESP in their future career while of them claimed that they need ESP just for the purpose of passing their exams. Furthermore, have manifested that most of the students stated that the speaking and writing skills are what they needed mostly in order to learn English, and use it in their studies. Therefore, the second hypothesis is confirmed. Moreover, the majority of them claimed that the most needed materials in ESP class are visual aids, mainly videos, aria. Besides, the activities they deemed mostly adequate are: games and role plays. Hence, the third hypothesis is also confirmed.

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Item Type:	Master
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ePrint ID:	4695
Date Deposited:	2023-12-11
Further Information:	Google Scholar
URI:	https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/publication/article/4695

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