Inglés para fines específicos (ESP) task 1, Ejercicios de Idioma Inglés

¡Descarga Inglés para fines específicos (ESP) task 1 y más Ejercicios en PDF de Idioma Inglés solo en Docsity! ESP Dr. Ana Laura Rodríguez Redondo 1- Task 1 Compare Strevens” (1988) and Dudley-Evans and St. John's definition of ESP. Explain the differences and similarities between these two definitions. Strevens' (1988:1-2) definition ofESP- LI Absolute characteristics: ESP consists of English language teaching which is: designed to meet specified needs of the learner; = related in content (i.e. in its themes and topics) to particular disciplines, occupations and activities; centred on the language appropriate to those activities in syntax, lexis, discourse, semantics, etc., and analysis of this discourse; = in contrast with General English. IL Variable characteristics: ESP may be, but is not necessarily: = restricted as to the language skills to be learned (e.g. reading only); = nottaught according to any pre-ordained methodology (pp.1 2). Dudley-Evans and St John's (1998: 4-5) definition of ESP: 1. Absolute characteristics | (JESP is designed to meet specific needs of the learner; * ESP makes use of the underlying methodology and the activities of the discipline it serves; SP is centred on the language (grammar, lexis, register), skills, discourse and genres appropriate to these activities. 2. Variable characteristics * ESP may be related to or designed for specific disciplines; + ESP may use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of general English; + ESP is likely to be designed for adult leamers, either at a tertiary level institution or in a professional work situation. lt could, however, be used for leamers at secondary school level; + ESP is generally designed for intermediate or advanced students. Most ESP Courses assume basic knowledge of the language system, but it can be used with beginners, Ron SQerifiad merda OL in Lar A Ode cero. o nz Mp As Ma poRiesioy ditólicas (65 Synke x is Shara ; coran GE. Dusley toos ont SE JOnas : ARO cas 0 osea bo team tegtanely (ar 9 Senso),