Perception of the Language System in ESP Textbooks by Students of IT and Psychology: A Comparative Pilot Study

Milica M. Kočović Pajević; Dušica S.  Obradović

doi:10.5937/zrffp55-55909

Milica M. Kočović Pajević State University of Novi Pazar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2997-8438
Dušica S. Obradović University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8081-4116

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/zrffp55-55909

Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), ESP textbook evaluation, vocabulary and grammar perception, needs analysis

Abstract

This study examines how IT and psychology students perceive the vocabulary and grammar components of their ESP textbooks, focusing on alignment with their professional and academic needs. By using a Likert scale evaluation checklist, data were collected from 96 students and analyzed in order to identify strengths and weaknesses of the textbooks. Results indicate that while vocabulary represents a strong point in both fields, grammar components, particularly for psychology students, require significant improvement in task variety and contextual relevance. The study highlights the need for tailored textbook design and suggests future research directions to enhance ESP material effectiveness.

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