Is ESP a success in the Turkish EFL context?

• Autores: Ali Isik
• Localización: ITL International Journal of Applied Linguistics, ISSN 0019-0810, ISSN-e 1783-1490, Nº. 141-142, 2003, págs. 255-287
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper presents a study investigating the effects of an ESP program on the false-beginner Turkish EFL learners' language and vocational knowledge and skills. The purpose of this study is to answer the following research questions: (1) Will false-beginner level Turkish EFL learners develop/improve their L2 skills through an ESP program of instruction? (2) Will false-beginner level Turkish EFL learners get basic vocational knowledge and skills as well as L2 skills through an ESP program of instruction? 50 false-beginner Turkish EFL learners, 18 graduates of the program who have already been employed in the tourism sector in Turkey, and 8 employers participated in the study. The results indicated that despite some shortcomings, the program helped the learners to develop both their vocational and EFL knowledge and skills.