Abstract:This study investigates how far the EFL major writing curriculum is designed to suit professional writing needs. The instruments are two questionnaires administered to EFL learners (72) and industry-based employers (21). Data analysis and results showed that the EFL major curriculum is not suited to the needs of the industry, so ended up investing in re-training and re-educating the EFL majors. The learners, however, are ignorant of the fact that the writing curriculum does not prepare them for professional wr… Show more
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