%0 Journal Article %T The main assumptions of ESP and EAP. A practical example of an EPS class for humanities students %A Wolanin, Monika %J Zeszyty Glottodydaktyczne %V 2011 %N Zeszyt 3 (2011) %P 21-48 %@ 2080-2358 %D 2011 %U https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/zeszyty-glottodydaktyczne/artykul/the-main-assumptions-of-esp-and-eap-a-practical-example-of-an-eps-class-for-humanities-students %X For the last few years I have been teaching English to students of history, history of art and anthropology and, more occasionally, students of Polish philology and comparative studies in civilisations. First, I thought that teaching ESP to such diverse groups was hardly possible but with time I believe I have learnt to select materials to meet their various expectations. The aim of this article is twofold. In the theoretical part, I briefly characterise ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and its subdivision – EAP (English for Academic Purposes). I give their definitions, main assumptions and further subdivisions. I explain what kind of learners ESP and EAP courses are addressed to and I focus on their needs and motivation for learning English. I also include some practical advice on how to construct an ESP course and what kind of materials to use. In the practical part, I present a selection of extracts from  a book entitled The Dirt on Clean. An Unsanitized History by Katherine Ashenburg, and I offer a lesson plan which students of various specialities can hopefully benefit from.