Establishing
English Competencies for Students of Tourism Department of
I Made Sujana
The purpose of
learning English in ESP contexts is to achieve the certain English proficiency
level for a situation where the language is going to be used (target needs).
For students of Tourism Department, the target needs of leaning English have
been well-defined since they have had definite job markets. Thus, in designing
curriculum for this target audience, these target needs must further be
translated into descriptions of competencies needed in the tourism area so that
the students are capable of performing the language needed in the target
situation. This article will bring about the application of competency-based
approach in designing second language syllabus/curriculum. There are two points
to be discussed: (1) general descriptions of competency-based approach in
designing second/foreign language curriculum; and (2) a proposal in establishing
English competencies in ESP contexts with reference to English competencies
needed by students of Tourism Department (
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Sujana, I M. (2003, August). Establishing English competencies
for students of tourism department of
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