AN ESP SYLLABUS DESIGN IN THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER: STUDENTS’ NEEDS AT VIETNAM AVIATION ACADEMY

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This paper presents the preliminary stage of a needs analysis project conducted within the Air Traffic Controller study program in Vietnam. The study aims to identify the needs of a specific group of learners and implement a course design based on those needs. It also focused on the perceptions of both students and lecturers regarding the current syllabus and the challenges they encounter. The participants comprised two groups: ESP experienced instructors and students in their first and second years. The study findings underscored the necessity for a highly specialized ESP language course centered on the program. It affirmed that students encountered various challenges at the faculty, notably deficiencies in essential skills like speaking and listening. Besides, there was a need for ESP training that caters to both the immediate needs and future professional needs of the students in the program. These findings emphasize the importance of developing a targeted language curriculum to address the specific linguistic needs faced by students pursuing this program