An Investigation of ESP Needs analysis at Iranian Universities: IAU- South Tehran Branch Law Students as a Case Study

The aim of this research was to conduct a need analysis in order to analyze the Iranian university students’ ESP needs. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch Law students’ ESP needs as a case study. The participants of the study were three groups of law students: ۱۰ Bachelor of Art, ۱۰ Master of Art, and ۱۰ Ph.D. students. Data were collected by using a questionnaire (See Appendix) which was supplied to decide if these participants were really willing to have ESP programs and to be taught in English or Persian language. As a matter of fact, the attention was focused on the importance and effective use of learning strategies which are related to four language skills- listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Actually, this study looked into English Language needs of law students.

Keywords:

ESP Needs Analysis , Law Students , Questionnaire