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Download full textAzmuddin, Ruhil Amal; Jamali, Mazura; Rahim, Azwin Arif Abdul; Ali, Mohammad Musab Azmat; Khamis, Nor Yazi – Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 2022
Purpose: This study explored ESL learners' utilization of Online Discussion Forums (ODFs) in Interactive Reading for Academic Disciplines (iREAD) to assist reading of online scientific texts within an English for Specific Purposes course at a public university. Method: This qualitative research employed two data collection methods during lessons…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Reading Comprehension, English for Science and Technology, Second Language Learning
Direct linkNami, Fatemeh – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
This study applied Edmodo as a supplementary environment for additional language practice in a semi-technical English course in an EFL context, with a quasi-experimental between-subjects (control versus experimental group) design. In addition to conventional classroom instruction and practice, the experimental group practiced additional language…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Hatam, Amir Hussein; Shafiei, Shilan – English Language Teaching, 2012
The purpose of the present study was twofold. Firstly, it tried to investigate the relationship between the technical English proficiency of the students of Mechanical Engineering in the universities of Iran and their technical translation proficiency in translating technical texts of Mechanics. Secondly, it attempted to evaluate the effectiveness…
Descriptors: Case Studies, English for Special Purposes, Translation, Language Proficiency
Peer reviewedLynch, Brian K. – TESOL Quarterly, 1990
Responds to criticism concerning a proposed model of evaluation for a Reading English for Science and Technology program. (seven references) (JL)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English for Science and Technology, Models, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedSwales,John M. – TESOL Quarterly, 1990
Discusses a proposed "context adaptive" model for English-as-a-Second-Language program evaluation and suggests that the boundaries are set too narrowly within this model between phenomena and contexts and that the model of the Reading English for Science and Technology program in Guadalajara (Mexico) suffers from this constriction.…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English for Science and Technology, Foreign Countries, Models
Peer reviewedChung, Tim; Berry, Vivien – Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2000
Examined the effect of background knowledge and second language proficiency in relation to two sets of specific reading materials. One came from an IELTS reading module related to science and technology; the other was from a highly-specific popular science text. Results showed that both language proficiency and background knowledge predicted…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English for Science and Technology, Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency
Champeau de Lopez, Cheryl L.; Marchi, Giancarla; Arreaza-Coyle, Maria E. – Forum, 1997
Discusses the first-year English program at Simon Bolivar University in Venezuela. The program is composed of three courses designed by language department professors to meet the needs of students who will major in different areas of science and technology.(Author/VWL)
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), English for Science and Technology, Foreign Countries
