INVESTIGATING THE NEEDS TO DEVELOP ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES FOR ALLIED HEALTH NOVICE

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the academic and professional English language communicative needs of allied health novice students in Malaysia. Language proficiency is crucial for doctors as they communicate with patients, peers, and other health care professionals. Although proficiency in English is a part of the admission requirement there is a gap in the knowledge of medical students’ perception. This study will also focus on the factors enhancing English language skills, from the perspective of students to contribute to the process of English for medical purpose curriculum development, especially in English communication. Data will be collected through focus group interviews with students.