Teaching and Researching English for Academic Purposes
| Module title | Teaching and Researching English for Academic Purposes |
|---|---|
| Module code | EFPM837 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Philip Durrant (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
Millions of university students around the world today use English for some part of their studies, whether they be studying in an English-speaking country, attending an English-medium university elsewhere, or merely trying to access the latest research or textbooks. This module, which is recommended for students with some teaching experience, focuses on developing ways to understand and meet those students’ needs. You will have the chance to see how applied linguists research academic communication, to explore how instructional programmes in English for Academic Purposes can be developed and to develop your own awareness of academic language and skills.
Module aims - intentions of the module
- Develop a critical understanding of current approaches to the teaching of English for Academic Purposes (EAP);
- Develop a critical understanding of current key issues and debates in EAP research and scholarship.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. demonstrate a critical understanding of current approaches to the teaching of English for Academic Purposes (EAP);
- 2. demonstrate a critical understanding of key issues in EAP research and practice;
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. demonstrate an understanding of language programme development;
- 4. demonstrate an understanding of the nature of academic language and skills and of their relationship to communicative contexts.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. engage in independent study and group/pair work;
- 6. analyse critically relevant academic literature; and
- 7. demonstrate an understanding of the nature of academic texts.
Syllabus plan
The module will include the following topics:
1. Introduction to English for Academic Purposes (EAP): What is EAP? Why is it important? Types of EAP programme; EAP in the global context
2. What do EAP courses teach and how are they designed?
3. The nature of academic language.
4. Disciplinary variation in EAP.
5. EAP materials
6. EAP assessment and feedback
7. The EAP teacher
8. Critical approaches to EAP
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 135 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 15 hours | 10 x 1.5-hour Seminars and tutorials |
| Guided independent study | 25 hours | Directed reading: seminar preparation/review |
| Guided independent study | 40 hours | Directed reading: further exploration of chosen topics |
| Guided independent study | 10 hours | Formative assignment preparation |
| Guided independent study | 60 hours | Summative assignment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress report on summative assessment, presented both orally and in writing to tutor and peer feedback groups. | 300-500 word report; 5 minute presentation | 1-7 | Oral feedback on presentation from peers and tutor. Written feedback on report from tutor. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100 | 3,000 words | 1-7 | Written feedback from tutor. |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 1-7 | As agreed with module leader |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Hyland, K. & Shaw, P. (2016). The Routledge Handbook of English for Academic Purposes. Routledge.
- Charles, M. & Pecorari, D. (2015). Introducing English for Academic Purposes. Routledge.
- Bruce, I. (2011). Theory and concepts of English for Academic Purposes. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Hyland, K. (2006). English for academic purposes: an advanced resource book. Routledge.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Journals:
English for Specific Purposes: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/english-for-specific-purposes/
Journal of English for Academic Purposes: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-english-for-academic-purposes/
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 27/06/2012 |
| Last revision date | 18/09/2023 |
