Journal of English for Specific Purposes Praxis

Journal of English for Specific Purposes Praxis

ESP Course Content and Needs Representativeness: The Case of the Faculty of Sciences

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Latifa Arharbi 1
Sara Fadli 2
Souad Jadli 3
1 Department of Communication and Humanities, Ben M'Sik Faculty of Sciences, Hassan II University of Casablanca
2 Department of English, Higher School of Education and Training, Mohamed I University, Oujda Morocco
3 Department of Communication and Humanities, Ben Faculty of Sciences, Hassan II University of Casablanca
10.22034/jespp.2026.573868.1040
Abstract
The importance that English is getting as an international language directs the attention to its different aspects and teaching is one of the most essential ones. A redirection of teaching English in particular areas is taking place aiming at enhancing English learning when it comes to specialized realms. Currently, English for specific purposes is gaining attention due to the productivity it may offer for the efficient use of English in specific fields. The present research paper examines the course content of master program at the faculty of sciences at university Mohamed the First in Oujda, Morocco. The study aims at investigating the extent to which the course content responds to students’ needs of English in relation to their field of study. Content analysis method is adopted to study the selected course content. The findings of the research show that there is a disparity in meeting the needs of the different disciplines taught at the faculty.
Keywords
English for specific purposes
Needs representativeness
Course content
Journal of English for Specific Purposes Praxis
Volume 3, Issue 1
Winter 2026
Pages 51-66