ABSTRACT

Introducing English for Academic Purposes is an accessible and engaging textbook which presents a wide-ranging introduction to the field, covering the global and institutional position of EAP as well as its manifestations in classrooms and research contexts around the world. Each chapter provides:

  • a critical overview introducing readers to theory- and research-informed perspectives;
  • profiles of practice to guide readers in putting theory to use in real world contexts;
  • tasks, reflection exercises and a glossary to help readers consolidate their understanding;
  • an annotated further reading section with links to online resources to enable readers to extend their knowledge.

Covering both theoretical and practical issues, Introducing English for Academic Purposes is essential reading for studentsof applied linguistics, and pre-service and in-service teachers of EAP.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

How to use this book

part Section I|38 pages

The field of EAP

chapter Chapter 1|11 pages

The scope of EAP

chapter Chapter 2|12 pages

The global context of EAP

chapter Chapter 3|13 pages

The institutional contexts of EAP

part Section II|46 pages

Planning for EAP

chapter Chapter 4|15 pages

Approaches informing EAP

chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

Planning EAP provision

chapter Chapter 6|15 pages

EAP materials

part Section III|96 pages

Teaching and assessing EAP

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

Academic discourse

chapter Chapter 8|14 pages

Academic vocabulary

chapter Chapter 9|15 pages

Written expert genres

chapter Chapter 10|16 pages

Written learner genres

chapter Chapter 11|16 pages

Spoken genres

chapter Chapter 12|14 pages

Assessment and feedback in EAP

chapter |2 pages

Conclusion

Moving forward into practice