English for occupational purposes course at Escuela Superior de Formación de Maestros Andrés de Santa Cruz y Calahumana

Abstract

The Mayor University of San Andres has different ways to obtain a degree. The guided work is the most chosen by the students. Thus, the main objective of guided work is developing theoretical knowledge in practical way. It must be realized in real context. In that sense, it is part of interaction among university and society. There are three main areas of study in the Department of Linguistics and Languages: Investigation, translation and education. In that sense, there are many agreements with several educational institutions. It supports more guided works’ development. At the same time, Second Language Acquisition has become one of the main columns in the National System of Education and Plurinational State. In consequence, the students should speak three different languages according to national rules: Native Language, Spanish and Foreign Language. In fact, the Government is establishing a New State and System of Government for education; it is called “Revolución educativa” This Guided work took into account Language Teaching. In that sense, this report will consider English Language Teaching from another different point of view. In fact, there are several necessities in Second Language Learning, it is called English for Specific Purposes. At Escuela Superior de Formación de Maestros “Andrés de Santa Cruz y Calahumana” the students will not use English for communication. They need to learn some basic elements of English in order to look for information or acquire some new knowledge about their area of study or future job. They will be “Practical knowledge and technology teachers” or common well as Technical Education teacher. This project details: the design and implement English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) Curriculum. The students of this course will be teachers of Technology and Techniques at the primary level. They will work as teachers and they have motivation in English learning. All of them acquired new skills. This report covers linguistic Needs Analysis of participants and methods of Language Teaching in terms supporting the curricula. This project explains goals, objectives, syllabus, material development and assessment of Second Language Learning. It also describes instruments used to obtain information during each step of Curriculum Design and its implementation. In addition, it analyzes information that present results and it explains implications for other ESP variations. Finally, Curriculum Design in English for Specific Purposes Course is related mainly with guide of course. It is always orientated to society and political transformations in our country. It uses duties and tasks in ITC’s context as a way of the teacher’s resource.