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Origins
Hutching and Waters (1987) state that a need for English was witnessed, as the world accepted this language as the most international. -
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ESP as a discipline
This was due to the development of the world's economy, the technological progress and the amount of overseas students in English-speaking countries. -
The Structure of Technical English
By A.J. Herbert.
First ESP book to be made properly through research. Contains grammar, vocabulary and stilistic matters. -
Hard Facts (Notes on Teaching English to Science Students)
By John Higgins.
A innovative book at the time about, ESP teaching, students' needs and problems teachers afront. -
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Wide-angle approach or Narrow-approach? Monoskill or multiple skills?
These two views were controversial since many believed in the tudies beyond the specific areas (WAA), while many advocated for the focus on the specific area. Another controversy was regarding whether to teach considering one or several skills. -
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Skill-based courses
These courses were intended to address specific needs, since there needed to be a connection between the language and learning. -
Early Types of ESP
Carver defines the three types: English as a Restricted Language (ERL), English for Academic and Occupational Purposes (EAOP), and English with Specific Topics (EwST). -
English for Specific Purposes. A learning-centred approach.
By Tom Hutchinson and Alan Waters.
In this book, the authors present the value of the need of cohesion between the practice, its purpose and the need of such practice, as well as focusing on the authenticity of the texts. -
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Increase in Research and Expansion of Major Topics
This is due to the increase in journals and publications. However, there still is a need for research on teaching and learning od ESP.