ALC8033 : Teaching English for Academic Purposes
ALC8033 : Teaching English for Academic Purposes
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Elaine Lopez
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
Other MA TESOL modules to a value of 100 credits.
Aims
This aim of this module is to introduce students to the role of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teacher, using a combination of theoretical insights and practical analysis. Students will consider the different conceptualisations of EAP and analyse topical issues within the field: such as whether EAP should be general or specific; whether the focus should be on skills or language; and the impact of entry requirements. There will be an opportunity to revisit the teaching of language systems and skills introduced in other modules, this time considering the needs of EAP students and how these needs can be addressed in the classroom. Teaching materials will be analysed.
Outline Of Syllabus
Main Topics
What is EAP?
The difference between EGAP and ESAP
Focus on skills vs focus on language
Vocabulary and the Academic Word List
The place of grammar in the EAP classroom
Key competencies for teaching tertiary level learners
Receptive skills: Teaching academic reading and listening
Productive skills: Teaching academic speaking and writing
Teaching materials for EAP
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to
• Formulate a definition based on their understanding of EAP and defend this view against peer evaluation
• Recount the current controversies and debates with EAP
• Outline how skills and systems can be developed in an EAP classroom, and how this differs from general English classrooms
• Differentiate between the different types of EAP course, and relate these differences to the needs of the learners
Intended Skill Outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to
• Demonstrate the development of their own understanding of what EAP is
• Demonstrate the development of their own understanding of the role of EAP teacher
• Appraise a selection of EAP materials and outline where, and why, improvements or adaptations may be required
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 89:00 | 89:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lecture will introduce new topics each week and will also include group work and discussion, with reading tasks set in advance.
Structured guided learning will take the form of online asynchronous discussions based on a reflective learning activity introduced at the end of each lecture. The will allow students to develop and demonstrate their understanding of EAP and the role of the EAP teacher (skills outcomes 1&2). The final essay will assess the third skill outcome.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 100 | 3,500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
All skills and knowledge will be assessed through and end of module essay, in which students will produce a critical evaluation of a set of materials for teaching EAP, the underlying theoretical assumptions, and how this relates to practice.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ALC8033's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ALC8033's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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