Contextualizing English for Academic Purposes in Higher Education - Politics, Policies and Practices

This book highlights the centrality of political and ideological issues as they relate to the positioning and practice of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), demonstrating that EAP cannot flourish as a profession or a discipline without an awareness of the macro- and meso-level political shifts that impact the wider university. The volume states that the practices of EAP are, in fact, political acts and examines these as yet unexplored power dynamics. The volume begins by considering key influences that have shaped universities and their governance and management over the last three decades and how these relate to the role and practice of EAP. These influences include neoliberal economic policies, governmental demands for widening participation, globalization, entrepreneurial approaches to higher education, students as clients and therapeutism in universities. Following consideration of these broader contextual issues, specific chapters focus on politics and policies surrounding the recruitment and participation of international, fee-paying students, their positioning and identity within English-medium universities, including issues relating to English language, standards and academic integrity. Further chapters then consider more local influences that shape EAP programmes, such as their strategic roles within universities, their management, their teaching and wider academic impact.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Perspectives for English for Academic Purposes
Release date:	February 2024
Editors:	Ian Bruce • Bee Bond
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-23049-1
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-350-23049-9
Barcode:	9781350230491

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