Implication of Interdisciplinary Team Teaching of an ESP Course

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the practical experience of “English for specific purposes” (ESP) course team teaching at National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University in Russia. The analysis of the basic concepts determining the team teaching environment, as well as the model in which it can be implemented, are presented herein. The major focus is the effectiveness of teaming of ESP course in enhancing academic and research achievements to meet students’ needs. The conclusion of this paper highlights the benefits and challenges of the suggested model, and addresses the question of whether it can take place in ESP courses in the Russian universities.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n5p556