What Is ESP?
Academic & Research Skills
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tant
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Reading reports
Writing reports
Giving presentations
Working with international institutions
Listening to webinars
Discussing public health
Survey Feedback ①: Skill Importance
Clinical & Practical Skills
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tant
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Conducting medical interviews
Explaining results and treatments
Discussing sensitive topics
Managing online consultations
Handling medical records
Survey Feedback ①: Skill Importance
Professional & Administrative Skills
Reading equipment manuals
Reading drug labels
Drafting professional emails
Using generative AI responsibly
Survey Feedback ①: Skill Importance
Survey Feedback ②: Problem Areas
Which areas do you feel present the greatest challenges for students? (Select all that apply)
Reading Comprehension
Writing Skills
Oral Presentation
Technical Vocabulary
Clinical Communication
Academic Listening
No problem areas noted
Unable to judge / N/A
Survey Feedback ③: Free-Response Themes
"Students must be able to cross-check AI output against the original English source to ensure accuracy."
"Understanding the logic of English academic writing is essential for lab work and thesis preparation."
"Students need to see the 'real world' application. 5th-year clinical practice is where the need becomes real."
“The ability to engage in ‘clumsy but proactive’ dialogue at international conferences is essential for establishing a presence in the global research community.”
Theme 1: Challenges/Limitations of AI
Theme 2: Logic Over Fluency
Theme 3: Motivation and Timing
Theme 4: Communication as Professional Tool
Aspect | The "Legacy" Syllabus | The "Revamped" ESP Syllabus |
Primary Driver | Textbook Chapters | Needs Analysis Data |
Core Skills | General "Animal-Themed" English | Academic & Technical Literacy |
Lesson Focus | Vocabulary Lists & Intensive Reading | Functional Competencies |
Evaluation | Pen-and-paper Exams | Professional Performance Tasks |
From Data to Design: Syllabus Revamp
1. feline immunodeficiency virus（猫免疫不全ウイルス）
2. canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome（イヌの認知機能不全症候群）
3. bovine spongiform encephalopathy（牛海綿状脳症）
"This is like HIV, but for cats. It weakens a cat’s immune system, making it harder to fight off simple infections."
"This is dementia for dogs. It causes dogs to get a bit confused and disoriented because of their old age."
"Mad Cow Disease. It’s a brain illness that makes a cow act strangely and lose control of its body."
References & Further Reading
ESP Theory & Methodology
Veterinary English Resources