APPLYING DISCOURSE ANALYSIS IN ESP CLASSROOMS: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
Keywords:
Discourse Analysis (DA); English for Specific Purposes (ESP); genre analysis; pragmatic competence; language pedagogy; authentic materials; ESP instruction; classroom challenges; applied linguistics.Abstract
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) has gained prominence in language education due to its targeted approach in meeting learners’ professional or academic needs. Discourse Analysis (DA), the study of language beyond the sentence level, offers a powerful framework for enhancing ESP instruction. This paper explores the application of discourse analysis in ESP classrooms, highlighting its pedagogical benefits and identifying the practical challenges it presents. Through an examination of current literature and classroom practices, this study aims to provide educators with insights into how discourse analysis can be effectively integrated into ESP curricula.
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