The Waseda University CELESE Program: A Large-Scale, Centralized ESP Program for Scientists and Engineers
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چکیده
This paper describes the rationale, background, and current implementation of the Waseda University Faculty of Science and Engineering English program that has been continually developed at the Center for English Language Education (CELESE) since 2004. First, I will explain the language challenges facing Japanese scientists and engineers that led to the creation of the program. I will then detail the program design with reference to current views on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) theory. Next, I will detail current studentand program-level evaluation procedures. Finally, I will report on future developments of the program and suggest key requirements for a successful implementation of the program at other institutions in Asia.
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