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An analysis of students' needs in the study of spoken legal discourse


Philip H. Mhundwa

Abstract

This article presents findings from a study that sought to identify the language and communication needs of students who were studying for the Certificate in Law at the University of Botswana. Data for the study was collected using a questionnaire and information recorded from class discussions and simulated court proceedings. The findings obtained from the study were used to design a module for teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP).


Key words: Analysis of students communication needs; legal discourse; English for Legal Purposes; English for Legal Academic Purposes; Legal Discourse Analysis


(J Language Teaching: 2003 37(1): 104-119)

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