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In the process of syllabus design for English for Specific...

In the process of syllabus design for English for Specific Purposes (ESP), the "Target Situation Analysis" (TSA) functions as a fundamental diagnostic tool. Beyond simple vocabulary identification, a robust TSA is conducted in this framework to:


DUDLEY-EVANS, T.; ST JOHN, M. J. Developments in English for Specific Purposes: A multi-disciplinary approach. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998.


A

Analyze the specific communicative tasks and linguistic features the learner will encounter in their future professional environment.


B

Evaluate the historical evolution of the English language to provide a longitudinal perspective on technical terminology.


C

Identify the students' general interests in popular culture to increase emotional engagement with non-technical materials.


D

Prioritize the memorization of irregular verb scales regardless of the specific professional context of the civil engineering field.


E

Validate the teacher's personal preference for classical literature as the primary source of authentic technical input.