A Task-based Needs Analysis for the English Language Institute at the University of Hawai'I at Manoa

dc.contributor.author Kim, Youngkyu
dc.contributor.author Kong, Don-Kwan
dc.contributor.author Lee, Younnneun
dc.contributor.author Silva, Anthony
dc.contributor.author Urano, Ken
dc.date.accessioned 2011-06-09T21:43:28Z
dc.date.available 2011-06-09T21:43:28Z
dc.date.issued ?
dc.description.abstract This study investigates ESL students’ needs in EAP (English for Academic Purposes) program. Specifically, this research focuses on diverse attributes that potentially determine learners’ needs in EAP courses in terms of perceived task frequency, importance, difficulty of the tasks. Based on these needs, this study examined whether learners’ academic level (undergraduate vs. graduate), academic disciplines, courses they are taking, their ESL status (immigrants vs. international) determine learners’ perceived needs in EAP courses. The survey of 150 participants revealed that task frequency can be related to their academic disciplines and academic level, and task importance to task importance and ESL status. Finally, task difficulty didn’t seem to be related to their major, academic level, ESL status. Further discussions and suggestions are to be discussed.
dc.format.extent 47 pages
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10125/20248
dc.subject needs analysis
dc.subject English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
dc.subject task-based learning
dc.subject task-based needs analysis
dc.title A Task-based Needs Analysis for the English Language Institute at the University of Hawai'I at Manoa
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