An Evaluation of Teaching Methods on a Distance Learning Course Focusing on Academic Writing Skills for Graduate Students
Keywords:
Exams, Distance learning, EAPAbstract
With the development of the economy and science, more and more frequent communication and trade happen between countries worldwide. As one of the world’s lingua franca, English has played an irreplaceable role in various fields. For instance, more international students will study in English-speaking countries. They need to cope with the demands of academic study at university in those countries. That is to say, students must master both communicative competence and academic knowledge to succeed in their studies, which requires knowledge about English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Many international students still need guidance and instructions to help them with EAP. However, there is a lack of education in terms of EAP teachers. Thus, it is necessary to explore the pedagogy in EAP courses to help teachers and students relevant to EAP.
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