ESP Materials Selection The case of Second Year Computer Science Students at Ouargla University

Abstract

ESP , especially EST, students are facing different problems that may disturb their learning such as the lack of appropriate vocabulary use, misunderstanding grammar rules, and the difficulties in language skills; listening, speaking, writing and reading. Hence, using the appropriate materials by teachers would be the useful solution to overcome them. The present study attempts to investigate the suitability and effectiveness of ESP materials selection in enhancing computer science students’ level of comprehension. The obtained results by means of questionnaires to (03) CS teachers and (41) second year CS students reveal that appropriate ESP materials selection cannot be done in a good way unless it respects five specific criteria: appropriacy, accuracy, range, flexibility and size. Following these criteria is very helpful but the need to respect factors such as time constraints, learners’ age, sex, level, and background knowledge is also crucial. The results also show that the availabity of ESP materials and administrative facilities have a big impact on enhancing students’ level