Iranian universities have recently displayed a growing interest in integrating Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) into teaching/learning English. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) context, however, is not keeping pace with the current changes since EAP courses are strictly text-based and exam-oriented, and little research has thus far been conducted on using computers in EAP class...

Academic discourse has always been the focus of many linguists, especially those who have been involved with English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and discourse analysis. Persuasion, as part of rhetorical structure of academic writing, is partly achieved by employing modality markers.  Adopting a descriptive design, the present study was carried out to compare the use of modality markers in terms...

English for Specific Purposes, so far, is probing its way in our Sudanese universities. It is taught as a university requirement. Unfortunately, our students are disappointed when they graduate confronting the real situation in the workplace to use their ESP background. Most of the students feel they discontent with the syllabus which had been taught, because it doesn’t meet their needs. Furthe...

This paper probes into the feasibility of setting up EAP courses (English for Academic Purpose) non-English majors in Harbin Engineering University. study adopts need analysis model Hutchinson and Waters, uses research methods questionnaire survey interview. The results show that students have strong desire to be offered English course Purposes, but their current level is not sufficient cope wi...

The importance of critical thinking and reading skills in higher education language courses is established frequently explored, particularly with the shift from traditional to more contemporary teaching methods. purpose this study elaborate on implementation practices focus development thinking. Both are considered be essential parts ESP (English for Specific Purposes) EAP Academic syllabi, inc...

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is at the forefront of "both theory development and innovative practice in teaching as a second/other language" Hyland (2006, p.1), it has become predominant language science research. However, many EAP courses still lack theoretical rationale, teachers rely on textbooks or experiences to develop their own methodology material. Based Newton (2018), Kroll &amp...