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Title INVESTIGATING ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE NEEDS OF THE MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN: A CASE OF ESP

Author(s) SHAHANA AKHTAR

Abstract Topic: Investigating English Language Communicative Needs of the Members of Provincial Assembly, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Case of ESP The present research attempts to investigate the English language communicative needs of the members of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly, Pakistan. The research follows the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Needs Analysis approach. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is the use of English language teaching methods and materials adapted to fulfil specific English language needs of professionals, usually related to their academic or work goals. This study followed the model proposed by Hutchinson and Waters (1987). The study uses the mixed method research design and collects data through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly has 145 assembly members out of which 30 members were selected randomly as they were willing to be part of the research. The participants’ responses of the interviews and questionnaires are analysed and discussed. The study finds that the members of the provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, require English communication skills in order to perform better in their political career. The present study findings show that many assembly members struggle to communicate effectively in English, and the members show willingness to improve their English language skills. A syllabus needs to be designed and employed to meet the English language communicative needs of the politicians of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly of Pakistan. A syllabus has also been designed and presented by the researcher according to the needs of the members of the provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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Language English

Publication Date 2024-10-21

Subject Linguistics

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