ESP in the Digital Age: A Post-Project Evaluation of Distance Learning in the Algerian University

Abstract

         This paper reports on a post-project evaluation of a year-long online English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course in the Algerian higher education. The study explores students’ perceptions of online ESP learning and to answer the following research questions: What are the attitudes of third-year students at the Department of Physics and Chemistry about a one-year online ESP instruction? What are the benefits and challenges they faced in their experience with distance ESP learning? The respondents expressed a positive response about learning ESP with noted  improvements in English language skills and increased motivation attributed, in part, to the effective use of digital platforms. The findings offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of online ESP delivery and highlight factors contributing to successful distance learning.