ESP for Political Sciences: The Language of Politics and the Challenges with Course Materials

Khadidja, M'boudi; Mokhtar, Kerma

مجلة البحوث التربوية والتعليمية
Volume 14, Numéro 1, Pages 45-64
2025-06-11

Esp For Political Sciences: The Language Of Politics And The Challenges With Course Materials

Authors : Khadidja M'boudi . Mokhtar Kerma .

Abstract

Abstract: The need to learn English for a better understanding of international politics and the pursuit of careers in politics caused a demand for English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The success of any ESP course is dependent on the efficiency of the materials. Thus, it is important to examine the main issues with ESP materials to ensure their efficiency. This research employed qualitative and qualitative approaches to gather data through questionnaires and interviews. The population comprised of 32 students and 2 teachers from the faculty of political sciences at Ibn Khaldoun University, Algeria. The Sample highlighted the main issues with ESP material. The teachers provided their perspectives, identified the main challenges and offered valuable insights. This article, ultimately, suggests recommendations to help teachers and students overcome the challenges they face, and to improve the quality of the ESP material.