English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills

English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills


Purpose: to provide a general overview of EAP and Study Skills.

Thesis: EAP is closely related to the formal education systems.

Audience: Readers and students who are eager to know the concept and application of EAP.

I. Use of the term for the first time (1974)
II. Range of setting
A. Higher education studies
B. Pre-departure courses
1. Pre-sessional
2. In-sessional
III. Coverage
A. Teaching of English for No Obvious Reason (TENOR)
B. English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
1. English for Occupational/ Vocational/ Professional Purposes (EOP/EVP/EPP)
2. English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
a) English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP)
b) English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP)
c) Subject-Specific English