Changes in Curriculum in a Graduate Program for ESP Teachers : The Situation at Mahidol University

Authors

Keith Maurice

Publication Date

1986-01-01

Abstract

The graduate program at Mahidol University in Applied Linguistics : English for Specific Purposes (in the Department of Foreign Languages) is geared toward preparing its students to become, or to become better, teachers and researchers in ESP. As with graduate programs all over the world, the curriculum at Mahidol has evolved and is still evolving due to changing conditions, concepts and clientele. This paper first describes the program that existed in 1985, then examines its strengths and weaknesses, and finally notes the major developments and continuing concerns in 1986. The program is seen as having a small core of high quality teachers and students and a solid placement record for past graduates. At the same time, there have been problems related to the lack of a clear focus, too much theory at the expense of practical matters, and lack of guidelines for all concerned on thesis work. Developments in 1986 include a sharpening of the program's focus, changes in the courses offered (both core and elective) to fit with the new focus, and plans for new guidelines for thesis work.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.16.2.3

First Page

31

Last Page

41

Recommended Citation

Maurice, Keith (1986) "Changes in Curriculum in a Graduate Program for ESP Teachers : The Situation at Mahidol University," PASAA: Vol. 16: Iss. 2, Article 3.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.16.2.3
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/pasaa/vol16/iss2/3