Learning Semi Technical Vocabulary in English for Police Purposes: A Case Study

Abstract

This paper will present the results of a case study carried out with the students of Forensic Engineering at the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies in Belgrade for two consecutive academic years. The goal of the study was to determine if and to what extent the receptive vocabulary size acquired during previous education will influence the acquision of semi-technical vocabulary covered by two one-semester English courses. The data have been gathered using both a questionnare and relevant tests. The statistical processing of data has enabled better intepretation of the results obtained.

Keywords

• case study
• english for specific purposes
• semi-technical vocabulary
• vocabulary size (test)