Teaching English for specific purposes to computer science students with reading difficulties

Abstract

This is a case study conducted to investigate difficulties that may hinder third year computer science students in their development of ESP reading skills, and to grasp the different factors that may influence students negatively. Data were obtained from a questionnaire which enabled the researcher to obtain valid information about the learning situation of the target population. Through the use of this tool, students’ preferences and difficulties in the area of reading were analyzed. The results revealed the need to increase students’ exposure to reading and provide support with vocabulary. Hence, some recommendations and strategies are provided to remedy the situation and boost the students’ learning process   Keywords: Computer Science students; ESP vocabulary ; reading difficulties; reading strategies.