Abstract
This paper aims to find out the perceptions of the teachers and the former
students of BS in Applied Sciences about Functional English courses. The data were
collected through semi-structured interviews, and analyzed both quantitatively and
qualitatively. An eclectic model was employed using various variables. The results
reflect that Functional English courses have very general aims, and books are
recommended as the course material; however, it varies from class to class which
show lack of uniformity in the choice of material. It also reveals that the former
students’ speaking skills have not been improved during studying these courses. They
recommend that the practical tasks to be added in the courses. It also shows that half
of the teachers practice reading and listening skills in the classes. The former
students report that practicing listening skills and reading technical articles can be
much helpful for students in their practical life. Both the teachers and the former
students show agreement that there is intense need to add practical activities in the
existing courses.
Muhammad Nawaz. (2019) Functional English Courses for BS Applied Sciences Programme: Former Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptionsf, Orient Research Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 2.
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