<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> While language and culture are generally recognised to be intimately linked, English for Specific Purposes has typically been seen as “acultural”. This paper argues that cultural information is a necessary component of any ESP course and that a contrastive-comparative approach can help the learner in appropriating other cultures.</p></abstract>

While language and culture are generally recognised to be intimately linked, English for Specific Purposes has typically been seen as “acultural”. This paper argues that cultural information is a necessary component of any ESP course and that a contrastive-comparative approach can help the learner in appropriating other cultures.

Culture in Esp Syllabus: Why and How

Romanian Journal of English Studies

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While language and culture are generally recognised to be intimately linked, English for Specific Purposes has typically been seen as “acultural”. This paper...

Culture in Esp Syllabus: Why and How

Published Online: Feb 22, 2013

Page range: 113 - 122

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2013-0009

Keywords
contrastive-comparative approach, cultural awareness, English for Specific Purposes, intercultural communication

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Culture in Esp Syllabus: Why and How

Published Online: Feb 22, 2013

Page range: 113 - 122

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2013-0009

Keywordscontrastive-comparative approach, cultural awareness, English for Specific Purposes, intercultural communication

This content is open access.

Keywords
contrastive-comparative approach, cultural awareness, English for Specific Purposes, intercultural communication