Investigating the Needs to Develop English for Specific Purpose Pedagogical Strategies for Allied Health Novice
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the academic and professional English language communicative needs of allied health novice students in Malaysia. Language proficiency is crucial for doctors as they communicate with patients, peers, and other healthcare professionals. Although proficiency in English is a part of the admission requirement, there is a gap in the knowledge of medical students’ perception. This study will also focus on the factors enhancing English language skills from the perspective of students to contribute towards the process of English for medical purposes curriculum development, especially in English communication. Data will be collected through focus group interviews with students.
Authors: Daisy Marie Lopez, Rafiza Abdul Razak
Institutions: National University of Singapore, University of Malaya
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407609295