Integrating English for General and Specific Purposes: A Case Study of Curriculum Alignment in a Language Programme for Jazan University Undergraduates

Abstract

English is the main medium of instruction at Jazan University. The university has made great efforts to upgrade the students' skills, however, the overall impression is that the students are still struggling with understanding the academic subjects taught in English. This issue may indicate deficiencies in the General English Course and the English for Specific Purposes curriculum. This paper examines the EGP and ESP in various dimensions by highlighting the gaps preventing students from comprehending specialised English literacy at Jazan University. The study methodology combined classroom observations with an analysis of English language textbooks used in teaching to evaluate the extent to which the programme is effective and responsive to learners' specific needs. The study concluded with some recommendations for the programme's improvement.