A Study of Needs Analysis at Turkish Gendarmerie in Terms of English for Specific Purposes

Autor/in	Solak, Ekrem
Titel	A Study of Needs Analysis at Turkish Gendarmerie in Terms of English for Specific Purposes
Quelle	8 (2012) 2, S.48-63 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Needs Assessment; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Learning Experience; Questionnaires; Law Enforcement; Police; English for Special Purposes; Language Proficiency; Language Skills; International Cooperation; Armed Forces; Military Personnel; Turkey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Bedarfsermittlung; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Lernerfahrung; Fragebogen; Gesetzesvollzug; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Internationale Kooperation; Internationale Zusammenarbeit; Military; Militär; Türkei
Abstract	Problem Statement: English learning and teaching activities are crucial for Turkish Gendarmerie personnel serving both at home and in various regions of the world. However, there is no sound basis determining the language needs of the gendarmerie organization and personnel to lead them to accomplishment in joint missions. Purpose of Study: This paper aims to investigate the language needs of the Turkish Gendarmerie in terms of English for Specific Purposes. It is expected that determining the language needs of the organization on scientific basis helps to reshape the language curriculum of the gendarmerie and finally it will help the accomplishment of the joint missions in terms of language proficiency. Method: Two questionnaires were administered to 70 gendarmerie personnel who had English learning experience to understand the language needs of the organization. Then the collected data was presented through tables. Findings and Results: The data collected reveals that speaking and writing skills should be emphasized and taken into consideration in assessment. In addition, language materials need to be improved or be supplemented by auxiliary documents. Conclusion and Recommendations: The present study suggests that some steps need to be taken to improve the language proficiency of the gendarmerie personnel to meet the language requirements especially for joint missions. A new language teaching program should be prepared in terms of improving four language skills and topics should be introduced related to the gendarmerie jurisdiction. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01