English for Academic Purposes - (New Perspectives on Language and Education) by Douglas E Bell (Paperback)

About the Book

This book provides readers with a critical and comprehensive overview of the historical development and ongoing trajectory of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). It examines a wide range of crucial topics in EAP, concluding with a glimpse into the future as the author considers the threats posed by issues such as privatisation and generative AI.

Book Synopsis

This book provides readers with a critical and comprehensive overview of the historical development and ongoing trajectory of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). It examines a wide range of crucial topics in EAP, concluding with a glimpse into the future as the author considers the threats posed by issues such as privatisation and generative AI.

Review Quotes

Bell's work not only underscores the significance of EAP and ESP in modern education but also sets an agenda for
continued exploration and innovation in the field. Readers with interests in applied linguistics, language teaching, curriculum development, or international education will find this book a valuable resource. Its relevance to both theoretical discourse and practical implementation ensures that it will remain a cornerstone text for those seeking to enhance their understanding of English for Academic Purposes and its broader implications in a rapidly changing world.

A stimulating and at times provocative discussion of the prescient issues, questions, and challenges associated with EAP. Bell re-examines older claims about the distinctive features of EAP against today's backdrop, and provides his own insightful perspectives, surfacing key issues and debates today's EAP practitioner-researchers need to consider. This book will be a valuable resource for newer and more experienced EAP practitioner-researchers alike.

Ever wondered where EAP came from, how and where it might be going? This highly readable book is essential for anyone interested in EAP, ESP and language teaching more broadly. It's full of voices of scholars from across the years, balanced with personal reflections of an experienced EAP practitioner and researcher.

This book charts the development of EAP as a field of practice and inquiry, provides a fascinating tour of its current landscape, and offers thought-provoking projections about its future. It does an excellent job of informing about, and inviting critical engagement with, key issues in the EAP field.

About the Author

Douglas E. Bell is Professor of English Language Education at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). He is the author of Studying for a Masters in TESOL or Applied Linguistics: A Student Reference and Practical Guide (Routledge, 2023).