EAP 2021

VALERIA QUISPE
LAURA RAMÍREZ
 EAP
The English for Academic Purposes Course, or EAP for short, is designed to help Upper Intermediate level
students develop the skills required for academic success at the Teacher Training College. The course is a
workshop and demands a lot of work. Not only do students develop their overall language skills, but they
also focus on specific academic skills such as note taking, academic writing and reading, as well as
delivering individual presentations and participating in group discussions.The course programme is divided
into three main projects, each of which leads to a final outcome. The final tasks pose a great challenge. It is
therefore essential to comply with the course tasks. Falling behind schedule and/or doing very little to meet the
course aims will definitely put a hindrance to the development of the necessary skills to get a passing mark.
To succeed in this workshop, you must:
● attend 80% of the lessons;
● get a passing mark in both the presentation and the essay (see project tasks)
During the lockdown, attendance will be taken through forum participation and online meetings. According to the
curricular design, the minimum passing score is 7, not 4 as in other subjects. It is worth pointing out that we have
not yet received any regulations concerning assessment from the Educational Authorities. Therefore, we might have
to change some of the aforementioned criteria if necessary .
The workshop is composed of 3 main modules that will be held one after the other,
each of them lasting approximately two months. The modules will comprise a set of
activities with a final task to be included in the portfolio.

The portfolio must be successfully completed by the end of each project. You are
strongly advised to keep it updated. You can use Google Slides or Google Sites.
Don’t forget to share the link with your teacher and allow her to edit it as well.

Given that we are working online, it is essential to polish our ICT skills. If in need of
help, you will find plenty of tutorials on YouTube. You can also ask a friend for help
or, eventually, you can talk to your teacher.
 Module 1: Lectures

● Plan, rehearse and deliver a lecture or academic talk.

● Assess yourself and others using rubrics.
Bibliography
● Aish, F. & Tomlinson, J. (2013). Lectures. London, Collins.
Module 2: Research

● Choose a topic
● Find academically-reliable information and sources about it.
● Work on summarising, citing, paraphrasing skills.
● Write a brief report.
● Share with your class.
Bibliography
Williams, A. (2013). Research. Improve your reading and referencing
skills. London, Collins.
 Module 3: Writing

Write an essay in which you discuss a topic of your choice and provide relevant evidence collected in
a small-scale piece of research. This final outcome consists of several steps that must be followed
conscientiously and assessed according to a schedule with will be duly and timely informed.
● Think about a problem or question you would like to research into.
● Select and read academically reliable sources, such as papers, publications and lectures, in
order to delve into the issue or question. Write summaries. Select quotes.
● Design a survey and/or interview to collect data.
● Write your essay, in the appropriate style, register and language range.
● Share your work with the whole class (academic presentation).
Bibliography
Van Geyte, E. (2013). Writing. Learn to write better academic Essays. London, Collins.
 ● You attend and participate in both synchronous and
asynchronous lessons;.
● You have a positive, active attitude towards what
you are to do;
You will ● You talk to your teacher about your concerns;
● You take part in discussions, forums, virtual
learn if… ●
lessons and group activities;
You study conscientiously;
● You organise the course materials and tasks;
● You have a look at the course recordings;
● You follow the course schedule and meet deadlines.
● ...
 ● Self-Assessment
● Rubrics
● Record of attendance and participation
Assessment ● Language: B2 (Upper Intermediate)
● Quizzes
● Learning tasks
● Final outcome (lecture, research, essay)
● Passing Mark: 7 or above
● Formative
● Summative
● Responsibility and commitment.
Communication
● Google Classroom / Campus
● Mail
● Chat
Don’t forget to:

● Ask for help;

● Help others;
● Involve yourself in the learning process;
● Check the chat, forums and recordings;
● Fight procrastination;
● Keep it going!
Homework

1. Participate in this forum. Talk for at least two minutes. Record your answers to these questions:

● How did you learn English? What do you like about English? Why do you want to become a
teacher?
● Does study time outside class influence academic performance? How much time is a college
student expected to give for the purpose of study outside of class?
● How does having a job influence academic performance? What are you planning to do to
encompass family life, work and study?

2. Lectures. Chapters 1 and 2. Read the chapters and do the exercises.