Hutchinson, Tom,  1930- <br/><br/>
English for specific purposes :  a learning-centred approach / 
Tom Hutchinson and Alan Waters. 
 - viii, 183 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
 - New directions in language teaching .
 - New directions in language teaching. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-179) and index. 
<br/><br/>What is ESP? The origins of ESP. The development of ESP. ESP: approach not product. Course design. Language descriptions. Theories of learning. Needs analysis. Approaches to course design. Application. The syllabus. Materials evaluation. Materials design. Methodology. Evaluation. Role of the ESP teacher. Orientation. 
<br/><br/> "English for Specific Purposes offers the teacher a new perspective on this important field. The main concern of the book is effective learning and how this can best be achieved in ESP courses. The authors discuss the evolution of ESP and its position today; the role of the ESP teacher; course design; syllabuses; materials; teaching methods, and evaluation procedures. The book will be of interest to all teachers who are concerned with ESP. Those who are new to the field will find it a thorough, practical introduction while those with more extensive experience will find its approach both stimulating and innovative."--Publisher description. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0521267323 9780521267328 0521318378 9780521318372 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>86009528 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Business English--Study and teaching.<br/>English language--Technical English--Study and teaching<br/>Vocational education.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PE1128.A2  / H88 1987 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>428.2407