MATAPENA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Desember 2025

A NEEDS ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS: A LINGUISTIC AND PEDAGOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Susanti, Ika (Unknown)
Sartika Hijriati (Unknown)
Yusuf Al Arief (Unknown)
Dian Karina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the English language needs of Information Technology (IT) students from both linguistic and pedagogical perspectives. The research seeks to identify the students’ specific language requirements and the implications for curriculum design in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Using a mixed-method approach, data were collected from 80 students of the Information Systems and Technology Program at ITB Semarang through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. The findings revealed that reading and writing are the most essential skills for IT students, especially in understanding technical documentation and producing project reports. Students also expressed a strong need for vocabulary enrichment, authentic materials, and digital-based communication practices. The pedagogical implications suggest that ESP instruction should integrate task-based and project-oriented learning, align materials with professional contexts, and emphasize communicative competence in technology-related discourse. Keywords: English for Specific Purposes, Needs Analysis, Information Technology

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Journal Info

Abbrev

matapena

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Matapena: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya covers the fields of language, literature and teaching. Journal matapena published every June and December. The manuscript contained in the journal is derived from the results of research and critical studies of linguistics include: ...