english for academic purposes r jordan in pdf

Key words : English for Academic Purposes, textbook, language learning, materials. As most university courses become more interdisciplinary nowadays (Jordan, 2009), course. The article also suggests useful ways and criteria in the process of selecting textbooks and other materials for EAP courses. EAP (English for Academic Purposes) refers to a specialized.

The article attempts to answer the dilemma that EAP practitioners frequently encounter: is it more functional and appropriate to select and use only one source or one textbook rather than using a variety of selected and adapted materials? Do we need textbooks in the context of EAP courses and how do we select one? The article also examines students’ attitudes and beliefs towards the textbooks used in English for Academic Purposes courses, their views on other supplementary materials and their preferences regarding the type of materials. This paper aims to analyze in more details the process of selection, adaptation and use of teaching materials in the context of English for Academic Purposes courses (Academic English) by examining in more detail the existing teaching practices and students’ attitudes towards the textbooks and supplementary materials.

English for academic purposes r jordan in pdf