Progress in Tertiary Content-Based ESL Instruction

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  • Rebecca L. Oxford

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v11i1.626

Abstract

Content-based ESL aims to develop communicative competence in the target language along with content knowledge in a specific subject area, such as mathematics. Many forms of CB-ESL are discussed here. English for specific purposes (including but not limited to English for academic purposes) is a very well known type. Other versions-some popular and others less well known-are theme-based, task-based, adjunct, and sheltered CB-ESL. This article analyzes tertiary (post-secondary) students' language needs; indicates how CB-ESL treats those needs; highlights key CBESL issues in math, social studies, and sciences; and offers implications for instruction and research.

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Published

1993-10-26

How to Cite

Oxford, R. L. (1993). Progress in Tertiary Content-Based ESL Instruction. TESL Canada Journal, 11(1), 75–97. https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v11i1.626

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