Investigating Exact Sciences Students' Attitude Towards ESP course program Accuracy: The case of Third year physics license students at the University of El oued

Abstract

Language attitude is one of the main factors that distinguish between success and failure in language acquisition. undoubtably, it is one of the learning factors that determine student‟s success. The present study was conducted in order to collect data concerning the issue of attitude within the context of ESP. The main objective of the study is to identify Exact Science students‟ attitudes towards ESP courses. Hence, two research tools were used to gather information; a questionnaire for the students and a structured interview for the ESP teachers at the Exact Science Faculty in El-oued University. The quantitative and qualitative analysis of the collected data showed that the majority of Exact Science students are motivated to learn English and aware of the importance of their ESP courses. To further reinforce positive attitude towards ESP, a Nemours of suggestions and recommendations were formulated on the use of ICTs, teacher‟s technological skills training, and collaboration between language teacher and subject specialist. To conclude, the present work showed that studying learner‟s attitudes is a variable of paramount importance for understanding the process of ESP teaching and learning.