A case study of ESP for medical workplaces in Saudi Arabia from a needs analysis perspective
This case study has been built on a theoretical basis that recognises the current status of English as an international language, especially its influence on specific domains. The theories underpinning the study generally recognise that the presumed 'superiority' of native speakers can be depreciated, taking into account the huge numbers of non-native speakers worldwide. Specifically, the study has targeted the medical field in Saudi Arabia from a needs analysis perspective, as this domain represents a typical representative milieu where the adopted theories of the language universality and its role as lingua franca can be validated. Interviews and questionnaires were used in a mixed-method approach, to investigate needs, attitudes, and motivations of both medical students and practitioners in their current or prospective situations. Before conducting the research, it was assumed that the researched constructs in presumably two different sites, i.e. academic and professional, would engender different sets of data. Yet, the participants addressed viewpoints appeared to be mostly unanimous. The findings also showed that the increased influx of Saudis in the medical workplaces has minimised the role of English
Ghobain, Elham Abdullah
PE English ; R Medicine (General)
A case study of ESP for medical workplaces in Saudi Arabia from a needs analysis perspective. This case study has been built on a theoretical basis that recognises the current status of English as an international language, especially its influence on specific domains. The theories underpinning the study generally recognise that the presumed 'superiority' of native speakers can be depreciated, taking into account the huge numbers of non-native speakers worldwide. Specifically, the study has targeted the medical field in Saudi Arabia from a needs analysis perspective, as this domain represents a typical representative milieu where the adopted theories of the language universality and its role as lingua franca can be validated. Interviews and questionnaires were used in a mixed-method approach, to investigate needs, attitudes, and motivations of both medical students and practitioners in their current or prospective situations. Before conducting the research, it was assumed that the researched constructs in presumably two different sites, i.e. academic and professional, would engender different sets of data. Yet, the participants addressed viewpoints appeared to be mostly unanimous. The findings also showed that the increased influx of Saudis in the medical workplaces has minimised the role of English
case_study esp medical workplace saudi_arabia need analysis perspective case_study build theoretical_basis recognise current status english international language especially influence specific domain theory underpin study generally recognise presumed superiority native_speaker take_account huge number non_native_speaker worldwide specifically study target medical field saudi_arabia need analysis perspective domain represent typical representative milieu adopt theory language universality role lingua validate interviews questionnaire use mixed_method investigate need attitude motivation medical_student practitioner current prospective situation assume researched construct presumably two_different site academic professional would engender different set data yet participant address viewpoint appear mostly finding also_show increased influx medical workplace minimise role english