DESIGNING AN ESP COURSE FOR FIRST-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS (A Needs-Based Case Study and Content-Oriented Approach)
Keywords:
ESP, EOP, Medical English, Needs Analysis, Case Study Approach, Content-Based Instruction.Abstract
English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) courses play a crucial role in preparing medical students for effective professional communication in global healthcare contexts. This paper presents a research-based analysis of an ESP course designed for first-year medical students at Tashkent Medical Academy. The study describes the learner profile, conducts a comprehensive needs analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods, and proposes an ESP course design integrating the Case Study Approach and Content-Based Instruction (Adjunct Model). The course aims, assessment framework, and pedagogical rationale are grounded in established ESP literature. The findings highlight the importance of selective skills emphasis, authentic tasks, and formative assessment in addressing the linguistic needs of future medical professionals within limited instructional time.
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