DEVELOPING BUSINESS CROSS CULTURE MATERIALS IN NEED OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE

Limantoro, Singgih Widodo (2016) DEVELOPING BUSINESS CROSS CULTURE MATERIALS IN NEED OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE. In: Proceedings The 63rd TEFLIN International Coference 2016. University Press Adibuana Surabaya, Surabaya, pp. 108-113. ISBN 979-978-8559-99-0

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Abstract

Some English departments generally provide Cross Cultural Understanding (UCC) as a content subject. They usually emphasize more on knowledge. In need of English for Specific Purpose (ESP, Business Cross Culture (BCC) is designed to develop learners communicative skills in English for business or social purposes for learners of Business English department of Politeknik Ubaya.In the paper, the writer aims at sharing his teaching experience of develop BCC materials in need of ESP instead of content-based instruction. It is necessary to identify the specific need of learners that study BCC.Then, their learning objectives are clearly set up and their relevant learning tasks are also prepared. As a matter off act, ESP is a promosing approach for preparing larners to succeed in their future global workplace. The learners also want to learn passionately when learn what they need.That's why the writer develops BCC materials based on their needs especially to cope with Asean Economic Community. Feedbacks of working experience are also needed to enhance the success of communication in the diverse workplace. To achieve the desired outcomes,the learners should also have authentic, appropriate, and joyful learning materials so that they could perform not only their English communication skills but also their knowledge, skills, and attitude to deal with people from different culture with respect.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: developing BCC materials, ESP, needs analysis
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PR English literature
Divisions: Polytechnic > Diploma in Foreign Business Language
Depositing User: Ester Sri W. 196039
Date Deposited: 12 Feb 2018 03:59
Last Modified: 12 Feb 2018 04:12
URI: http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/31675

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