English for Academic Purposes: Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future

Douglas E. Bell

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English for Academic Purposes

Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future

Douglas E. Bell

Language: English

Published/Copyright: 2024

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Volume 122 | New Perspectives on Language and Education

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This book provides readers with a critical and comprehensive overview of the historical development and ongoing trajectory of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). It examines a wide range of crucial topics in EAP, concluding with a glimpse into the future as the author considers the threats posed by issues such as privatisation and generative AI.

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Linguistics and Semiotics Applied Linguistics Language Teaching and Learning

Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Common Acronyms Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
Preface Why I Have Chosen to Write This Book and Who I Think Should Read It Publicly Available Download PDF	xiii
1 EAP’s Birth and Early Historical Development
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	1
1.1 Why Historical Perspectives are Important Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	1
1.2 The Evolving Defi nitions of EAP and Its Expanding Scope Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	2
1.3 Key Factors Precipitating the Emergence of EAP Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	5
1.4 EAP as a Branch on the ELT Tree: Similarities and Diff erences Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	10
1.5 The Historical Development of EAP in UK Higher Education Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	14
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	19
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Refl ection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	19
Note Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	20
2 Core Issues and Debates 1960–1999
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	21
2.1 The 1960s–1970s Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	21
2.2 The 1980s–1990s Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	26
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	43
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Refl ection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	43
3 Core Issues and Debates 2000–2024
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	45
3.1 EAP in Modern Times, 2000–2024 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	45
3.2 Drawing Everything Together Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	62
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	63
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Refl ection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	64
4 The EAP Practitioner
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	65
4.1 What’s in a Name? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	65
4.2 Routes into Teaching EAP Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	69
4.3 Making the Transition to EAP Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	71
4.4 The Role of Qualifi cations in EAP Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	75
4.5 Communities of Practice in EAP Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	79
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	82
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Reflection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	82
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	82
5 Approaches to EAP Pedagogy
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	84
5.1 The Practitioner Knowledge Base and Competencies For EAP Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	84
5.2 Approaches to EAP Delivery Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	91
5.3 Who are EAP Learners? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	98
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	103
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Refl ection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	103
Note Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	104
6 EAP Materials and EAP Assessment
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	105
6.1 EAP Materials Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	105
6.2 EAP Assessment Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	112
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	122
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Refl ection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	123
7 The Role and Status of EAP in the Academy
Introduction This chapter Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	124
7.1 Is EAP an Academic Discipline? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	124
7.2 Sociological Interpretations of EAP within Higher Education Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	127
7.3 How Might EAP’s Academic Status Be Improved? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	138
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	141
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Refl ection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	142
Note Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	142
8 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats: Is EAP Facing a Bright or an Uncertain Future?
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	143
8.1 Are There Any Lessons to Be Learned from History? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	143
8.2 Strengths Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	144
8.3 Weaknesses Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	145
8.4 Opportunities Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	150
8.5 Threats Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	153
8.6 What Does the Future Hold for EAP? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	160
Chapter Summary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	161
Points for Further Discussion and Critical Refl ection Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	161
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	162
Author Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	185
Subject Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	191

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September 5, 2024

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9781800414495

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210

https://doi.org/10.21832/9781800414495

eBook ISBN: 9781800414495

English for Academic Purposes

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