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Language Needs Analysis for Electrical and Information Engineering Students at I-Shou University

This needs analysis conducted by Prof. Mavis Shang aims to determine the language needs of second-year Electrical and Information Engineering students at I-Shou University. Findings reveal current English language usage in various domains, difficulties faced in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and areas for improvement. Recommendations include increasing English exposure outside the classroom and enhancing vocabulary and grammar knowledge.

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Language Needs Analysis for Electrical and Information Engineering Students at I-Shou University

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  1. Conducting a Needs Analysis Instructor: Prof. Mavis Shang Sophia 9610006M 97/05/01

  2. Conducting a needs analysis Purpose: 1. To investigate the present language needs of Electrical and Information Engineering students 2. To collect information about problems learners are experiencing Respondent: 59 second-graders from department of Electrical Engineering in I-Shou University Tool: A questionnaire 1) cost-effective 2)generalized to the target population

  3. Procedures for conducting the needs analysis • Analysis of survey questionnaires • Designing a questionnaire * Technique of verbal reporting • Administration of questionnaires • Analysis of responses

  4. Frequency of situations students currently use English in Private domain Mean Mode 1 Using electronic games 1.91 2.00 2 Watching films 2.77 3.00 3 Listening to radio program 3.16 3.00 4 Writing e-mails or letters 3.24 4.00 5 Reading instruct on manuals 3.61 4.00 6 Chatting on the Internet 3.89 4.00 7 Reading texts on the Internet 3.92 4.00 8 Reading newspapers 4.02 4.00

  5. Academic domain Mean Mode 1 Listening to lectures 1.61 1.00 2 Using dictionary 1.72 1.00 3 Taking notes while listening 2.06 2.00 4 Reading professional books 2.18 2.00 5 Expressing opinion 2.91 2.00 6 Taking notes while reading 2.93 3.00 7 Writing essays 3.09 3.00 Frequency of situations students currently use English in

  6. Have difficulty Mean Mode 1 Understanding if lecturers speak fast 1.81 2.00 2 Understanding lengthy description 2.02 2.00 3 Entering discussion 2.07 2.00 4 Giving oral presentations 2.12 2.00 5 Taking effective notes 2.37 2.00 6 With your pronunciation 2.59 3.00 7 Understanding lectures 2.61 3.00 Difficulty in listening and speaking skills

  7. Have difficulty Mean Mode 1 Structuring sentences 1.90 1.00 2 Using appropriate vocabulary 1.95 2.00 3 Understanding specialist vocabulary 1.98 2.00 4 Organizing paragraphs 2.20 2.00 5 Improving my reading speed 2.27 2.00 6 Guessing unknown words in a text 2.31 2.00 7 Understanding the main points of text 2.49 3.00 Difficulty in Reading and writing skills

  8. Mean Mode 1 Listening comprehension 1.63 1.00 2 Giving formal speeches/ presentations 1.75 1.00 3 Knowledge of vocabulary 1.81 1.00 4 General reading comprehension 1.85 2.00 5 Reading quickly 2.07 2.00 6 Reading for author’s viewpoint 2.15 2.00 7 Creative writing 2.39 3.00 Skills learners would like to improve

  9. Conclusion and Suggestion • Conclusion 1. Respondents rarely use English outside the university 2. The lack of knowledge of vocabulary and grammar • Suggestion 1. Provide English exposure outside classroom 2. Build up knowledge of vocabulary & grammar

  10. Thank you!

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