DEVELOPING SYLLABUS IN TEACHING ESP FOR NURSING STUDENTS: A NEED ANALYSIS

Atoriq Nurriza, Asman Bin Mohd Tahir, Deaseptia Nirmala Kusumamawarni

Abstract


English for special purposes is a subfield of ELT that focuses on the unique language needs of specific learners. This study examined the perceptions of 26 nursing students and one teacher regarding the (ELC) at an institute of health sciences in Sulawesi. The method used comparison method. Interview and questionnaire used for instrument to collect the data. The findings showed that nursing students experienced language difficulties, especially in terms of listening and vocabulary. To overcome these challenges, the teacher used a combination of languages to explain content relevant to their specific needs. In addition, e-books were used as teaching and reference materials. Students struggled with listening, speaking, and writing, while reading was relatively easier due to the use of e-books as references.

Keywords: ESP, Need Analysis, Nursing Students

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