ESP課程設計與需求分析－－以正修科技大學為例

ESP Course Design and Needs Analysis - A Case Study in Cheng Shiu University

Needs analysis is vital and obligatory in every ESP course (Harding, 2007; Hutchinson & Waters, 2002; Nunan, 2001). Methods of assessing learner needs have become increasingly sophisticated and process-based (Johns & Price-Machado, 2001). This study reports on preliminary research of the needs analysis of an ESP course for English majors in a technological university. The paper summarizes the findings of a questionnaire exploring technological institute students' responses and attitude toward a required ESP course-Tourism English. The result of the questionnaire provides useful feedback in which areas of the course to update and/or retain. The syllabus topic areas are considered to cover areas of future needs and the inclusion of cultural aspects is highlighted as a useful and important part of the course.需求分析（needs analysis）在每一個ESP課程中是絕對重要且必要的（vital and obligatory）（Harding，2007；Hutchinson & Waters，2002；Nunan，2001）。針對學習者需求的評量方法已愈益複雜且更為process-based（Johns & Price-Machado，2001）。本研究以一所科技大學的ESP課程作初步的需求分析；針對技職體系應用外語系學生對該系必修ESP課程－「觀光英語」課程的反應及態度做一探討。問卷結果對於哪些課程內容須更新或保留提供了非常有用的回饋（feedback）。同時，研究結果也顯示，課程主題範圍被認為涵蓋了學生未來的需要，而有關於文化方面的著墨也被認為是課程裡有用且重要的一部分。