This research paper explores the intricacies of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curriculum design, focusing on tailoring English language instruction to meet the specific needs of engineering students. Drawing on a comprehensive review of literature and empirical evidence, the study examines the principles, methodologies, and implementation strategies associated with developing effective ESP curricula for engineering education contexts. Key components of the research include needs analysis, curriculum content, materials selection, instructional approaches, and evaluation methods. Through a systematic investigation, the paper highlights the importance of aligning language instruction with the linguistic and communicative demands of engineering domains. The findings underscore the significance of learner-centered pedagogy, authentic materials, task-based learning, and real-world applications in enhancing students’ language proficiency and communicative competence. Furthermore, the study offers practical recommendations for curriculum developers, instructors, and policymakers involved in ESP curriculum design and implementation. By bridging the gap between language learning and engineering education, this research contributes to advancing the field of ESP and informs future endeavors aimed at optimizing English language instruction for engineering students.
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11 April 2025
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEWER ENGINEERING CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY: ICONNECT-2024
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April 11 2025
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M. Pramila;
M. Pramila
a)
1
Department of English, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering (Autonomous)
, Karur, Tamilnadu, India
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P. Saravanan;
P. Saravanan
b)
2
Department of English, Arulmigu Arthanareeswarar Arts & Science College
, Thiruchengode, Tamilnadu, India
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A. Vinoth;
A. Vinoth
c)
3
Department of English, K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology (Autonomous)
, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
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M. Navaneetha Krishnan;
M. Navaneetha Krishnan
d)
4
Department of English, Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture
, Palani, Tamilnadu, India
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M. Premalatha;
M. Premalatha
e)
5
Department of English, K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (Autonomous)
, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
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R. Jayakumaran
R. Jayakumaran
f)
3
Department of English, K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology (Autonomous)
, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
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M. Pramila
1,a)
P. Saravanan
2,b)
A. Vinoth
3,c)
M. Navaneetha Krishnan
4,d)
M. Premalatha
5,e)
R. Jayakumaran
3,f)
1
Department of English, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering (Autonomous)
, Karur, Tamilnadu, India
2
Department of English, Arulmigu Arthanareeswarar Arts & Science College
, Thiruchengode, Tamilnadu, India
3
Department of English, K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology (Autonomous)
, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
4
Department of English, Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture
, Palani, Tamilnadu, India
5
Department of English, K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (Autonomous)
, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
a)Corresponding author: [email protected]
AIP Conf. Proc. 3270, 020227 (2025)
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M. Pramila, P. Saravanan, A. Vinoth, M. Navaneetha Krishnan, M. Premalatha, R. Jayakumaran; ESP curriculum design-Tailoring english language instruction to meet the specific needs of engineering students. AIP Conf. Proc. 11 April 2025; 3270 (1): 020227. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0268354
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