The Way to Design Web-based (EMP) Course in EFL Context: A Bridge from Evaluation to Course Design

Basim M. Abubaker Faraj; Ghada Mohamed

doi:10.5937/zrffp48-18744

Basim M. Abubaker Faraj University of Benghazi, Libya Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Al Marj City Department of English Language & Linguistics
Ghada Mohamed University of Benghazi, Libya Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Al Marj City Department of English Language & Linguistics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/zrffp48-18744

Keywords: ESP, English for medical purposes, web-based learning,

Abstract

As the worldwide use of English increases it has become indispensable in educational, vocational and professional environments. As a result, English for specific purposes (ESP) has a central role in teaching English at the tertiary level. With rapid advances in technological development, technology has emerged as one of the key aspects of teaching and learning English in classrooms. Based on the students' needs to use technology in learning English for medical purposes (EMP), the internet has turned into a valuable EMP resource. However, the selection of appropriate websites that match the learners’ and teachers’ needs can turn into a time-consuming process.

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