English for Academic Purposes

Timetable

Module aim (aims)

1 understand and analyze a variety of academic texts, including research articles, essays, and reports
2 apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources
3 develop a rich academic vocabulary and use it effectively in both oral and written communication
4 produce well-organized, coherent, and argumentative essays and research papers
5 deliver clear and engaging oral presentations on academic topics

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

Syllabus

1. Reading skills: skimming, scanning, identifying main ideas, understanding supporting details, interpreting graphs and charts.
2. Writing skills: essay structure, paraphrasing, summarizing, citation styles, coherence, cohesion, and academic tone.
3. Listening skills: note-taking strategies, listening for main ideas, understanding details, and recognizing different accents.
4. Speaking skills: pronunciation, fluency, presentations, seminars, debates, and group discussions.
5. Vocabulary development: academic word lists, collocations, idiomatic expressions, and word formation.
6. Grammar and mechanics: advanced grammar structures, punctuation, and common errors in academic writing.
7. Research skills: finding and evaluating sources, paraphrasing, summarizing, and integrating source material.

Reading list

Obligatory

1. Jordan, R.R., English for Academic Purposes: A Guide and Resource Book for Teachers, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2018.
2. Oshima, A., Hogue, A., Writing Academic English (5th ed.), Pearson Education, 2 New York 2019.

Optional

1. The EAP Handbook: Theory and Practice, eds. J. Flowerdew, M. Peacock, M., Oxford University Press, Oxford 2018.