Evaluation and Analysis of the Current ESP Courses

Abstract

The crucial problem encountered in teaching English for Specific Purposes at the University of Biskra and particularly at the department of architecture is first in the misconception of the term ESP and second in the application of the ESP course. Therefore, a structured interview was conducted with three English instructors who are currently teaching the ESP course in the department of architecture in order to find out their conception and; accordingly, application of the ESP course. In addition to the interview, the ESP courses, taught in this department, were analysed and evaluated precisely and objectively following the parameters of ESP teaching. Finally and based on the research findings, some very significant suggestions and recommendations were made which would hopefully help in improving the teaching of ESP in this department.