TOPICALIZING LANGUAGE LEARNING IN ESL CLASSES

Authors

  • Ruzanna Karapetyan Yerevan State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/flsp.v2i22.11514

Keywords:

genre-specific language, syntactic constructions, English for Special Purposes, English for Academic Purposes

Abstract

The study outlines the strategy for effective topicalizing of teaching material, and motivating graduate students in the language learning process, with a specific focus on the pivotal role of instructional materials in ESL classes. It is posited that the integration of intricate texts from narrow-specialized fields can serve a dual purpose: facilitating the teaching of linguistic fundamentals, at the same time stimulating meaningful discussions on professional topics. Based on extracts from W. Heisenberg’s seminal work “Physics and Philosophy. The Revolution in Modern Science” it is demonstrated that by weaving these elements together educators can cultivate a learning environment that not only imparts language skills but also ignites students’ enthusiasm and interest in their chosen filed.

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Samraj, B. (2004) Discourse features of the student - produced academic research paper: Variations across disciplinary courses // Journal of English for Academic Purposes 3:5– 22.

Swales, John M., “Genre Analysis. English in Academic and Research Settings”, Cambridge University Press, 2008

Swales, John and Ch.B. Feak “Academic English for Graduate Students. Essential Tasks and Skills”, Michigan University Press, 3 ed., 2012

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Published

2023-12-31

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