Aspects of English Academic Purposes

Purpose: to summarize information about English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Thesis: English for Academic purposes covers different areas and purposes and it can be applied in several settings.
Audience: Teachers and students interested in EAP

I. English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
A. Definition
B. Study skills
C. Coverage
1. EAP
a. Teaching of English for no obvious reason
(1) English for general academic purposes (EGAP)
b. English for specific academic purposes (ESAP)
(1) English for occupational purposes (EOP)
(2) English for vocational purposes (EVP)
(3) English for professional purposes (EPP)
(4) English for academic purposes
II. Range of settings
A. Higher education studies
B. Pre – departure courses
1. Pre – sessional courses
2. In – sessional courses

References
Jordan, R. (1997) English for Academic Purposes – A guide and resource book for teachers. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press