Teaching English for specific purposes to computer science students with reading difficulties
Teaching English for specific purposes to computer science students with reading difficulties
Author(s): Sarah BenmammarSubject(s): Education, Foreign languages learning, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: Computer science students; ESP vocabulary; reading difficulties; reading strategies;
Summary/Abstract: This is a case study conducted to investigate difficulties that may hinder third-year computer science students in their development of English for specific purposes’ reading skills and to grasp the different factors that may influence students negatively. Data were obtained from a questionnaire which enabled the researcher to obtain valid information about the learning situation of the target population. Through the use of this tool, students’ preferences and difficulties in the area of reading were analysed. The results revealed the need to increase students’ exposure to reading and provide support with vocabulary. Hence, some recommendations and strategies are provided to remedy the situation and boost the students’ learning process
Journal: Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching
- Issue Year: 10/2020
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 159-166
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English