Full Description
This book applies theory and research findings to the design of English for Academic Purposes courses. Drawing on approaches to researching academic communities, needs analysis and genre theory, a systematic approach to syllabus and curriculum development is proposed and used as the basis for detailed consideration of tasks and skills development.
Contents
Introduction PART I: A THEORETICAL BASIS FOR ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES Introduction to EAP: Key Issues and Concepts Investigating the Academic World Students' Needs and EAP Course Design PART II: THE DESIGN OF EAP COURSES Developing an EAP Syllabus: Approaches and Models EAP Courses and Subject Discipline Knowledge EAP Courses and Language Knowledge PART III: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EAP COURSES EAP and Teaching the Writing Skill EAP and Teaching the Reading Skill EAP and Teaching the Listening Skill EAP and Teaching the Speaking Skill/ Critical Thinking and its Development EAP and Assessment References Index
