Interdisciplinary approach in teaching English for specific purposes

Ada Reić; Sandra Kovačević

doi:10.46793/ICEMIT23.341R

Authors

Ada Reić University of Applied Sciences Aspira, Split, Croatia
Sandra Kovačević University of Applied Sciences Aspira, Split, Croatia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46793/ICEMIT23.341R

Keywords:

English language, interdisciplinary approach, interview, sociology of sport

Abstract

Combining different areas of study has always been a useful approach and a necessary tool in modern teaching. When teaching language for specific purposes, it is one of the most productive ways to modernise the learning process and implement the theory into practice. One example of interdisciplinary approach in teaching language for specific purposes is combining the courses Sociology of Sport together with Business English course in terms of organising field class which is aiming to expose students to real English in use environment and giving them an oportunity to explore sociological aspects relevant to their studies. Students of sports management conduct a semi-structured interview about perception of Split as a city of sports among foreign tourists in local area and thus learn how to research the relevant topic in real life sourrounding, report back about the results of the interview and use English language throughout all activities.

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