IJAESsince 2000 International Journal of Arabic-English Studies

Developing EAP Curriculum at University Setting: the Case of Birzeit

Abstract

A shift from teaching English for general purposes to teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) has entailed changes in English teaching practices at Birzeit University. To succeed in the shift, an attempt was made to design EAP materials that could accommodate the special needs of the students. However, while designing new materials can be somewhat heartwarming both professionally and individually, it can also be an intricate process, posing a number of challenges. This study aims at exploring Birzeit University attempt to develop its English Communications Program focusing on  the major steps and factors influencing this process and the implications toward evaluating its effectiveness.

Authors

Mahmoud Ahmad Abdel-Fattah

DOI

Keywords

teaching EAP, curriculum syllabus redesign, needs analysis

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