Designing an Esp Syllabus
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A syllabus breaks down language learning objectives and expectations into a sequenced series of teaching points. It provides a meeting point between perspectives on language, its use, and contemporary teaching approaches. An effective syllabus outlines student profiles, communication tasks, language skills, resources, expectations, goals, topics, activities, strategies, and requirements.
Designing an Esp Syllabus
- 2. A syllabus requires that the target objectives and language that the learner will be expected to master must be broken down into an optionally sequenced series of teaching and learning points.
- 3. “the meeting point of a perspective upon language itself, upon using language, and upon teaching and learning which is a contemporary and commonly accepted interpretation of the harmonious links between theory, research, and classroom practice.” (Breen, 1987: 83)
- 4. A. Age B. Language Proficiency C. Level of Competence D. Goals E. Interests F. Contributions 1. The Students
- 5. A. Communication Tasks B. Language Skills 3. The Text
- 6. a. Time b. Resources c. Terminal exams d. Expectations
- 7. a. Goals and Objectives b. Topics/Activities/Skills c. Time Frame d. Teaching/Learning Strategies e. Requirements/Expectations f. Materials