English for Academic Purposes:A Guide and Resource Book for Teachers (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)

by: R. R. Jordan (Author)

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Edition:1st

Publication Date: February 13, 2005

Language: English

Print Length: 426 pages

ISBN-10: 052155618X

ISBN-13: 9780521556187

Book Description

The book looks at study skills and other central conces of EAP, such as needs analysis, syllabus and course design, methodology and materials, leaing styles, tests and exams, and academic style and genre analysis. In addition to general EAP, the book also considers subject-specific language and the production of teaching materials. Throughout, it takes a user-friendly approach in which theoretical considerations are balanced with practical experience. Issues are discussed and illustrated, but readers are also encouraged to form their own opinions by means of stimulating introspect and discuss sections at the end of each chapter.
The book looks at study skills and other central conces of EAP, such as needs analysis, syllabus and course design, methodology and materials, leaing styles, tests and exams, and academic style and genre analysis. In addition to general EAP, the book also considers subject-specific language and the production of teaching materials. Throughout, it takes a user-friendly approach in which theoretical considerations are balanced with practical experience. Issues are discussed and illustrated, but readers are also encouraged to form their own opinions by means of stimulating introspect and discuss sections at the end of each chapter. Read more