UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

1ST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF

EDUCATION (ARTS)

COURSE CODE/ TITLE ALE B103: THE USE OF ENGLISH FOR

SPECIFIC PURPOSES

END OF SEMESTER II DURATION: 2 HRS

DAY/TIME:FRIDAY 9.00AM – 11.00AM DATE:26/4/2019

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO. QUESTION

ONE IS COMPULSORY

Question one

a) Aptly describe at least four characteristics of ESP. (10marks)

b) Discuss the basic concepts/principles of ESP (20marks)

Question Two

Describe the five major phases in the growth and development of ESP. (20marks)

Question Three

Describe in details the essential roles of an ESP teacher. (20marks)

Question Four

Give short definitions of the following:

i) Curriculum
ii) Syllabus
iii) Course
iv) Course design an
v) Syllabus design (20marks)

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Question Five

a) Describe using adequate examples, the two broad divisions of a syllabus.

(10marks)
b) State at least five roles of a syllabus. (10marks)

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