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All Things EAP

by BALEAP

Season 1

Conferences in EAP

Fill out this form to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to use your feedback to inform our upcoming book chapter on Educational Podcasting. Thank you! In this episode, Sanchia talks to the organisers behind some of the longest-running conferences in EAP: Mark Carver (St Andrews), Kristin Solli (NFEAP) and Tom Muir (NFEAP, EATAW). Together, they explain the vital role of conferences in EAP and uncover some of the hidden work that goes into organising them, with the conversation touching on topics from collaboration, theme-setting and accessibility, to the "personality" of a conference and, of course, the importance of coffee and cake! The episode finishes with our guests' reflections on a few memorable moments from conferences they've attended over the years, as well as practical advice to anyone about to attend a conference for the first time.Hosts: Sanchia Rodrigues, University of Warwick Xiaoqing Bi, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Guests: Mark Carver, University of St Andrews Kristin Solli, OsloMet Tom Muir, OsloMet Resources: St Andrews EAP Conference, an annual conference in St Andrews, Scotland Norwegian Forum for EAP, an annual conference in Oslo, Norway European Association for the Teaching of Academic Writing, a biennial conference to be held in Skopje, North Macedonia for 2027 Feminism x EAP, a biennial "slow conference" (online, free)

Challenges in Materials Design

In this episode, EAP practitioners Jen McDougall, Katrien Dereoy, and Milada Walkova discuss the challenges and strategies in designing effective materials for English for Academic Purposes (EAP). The conversation highlights the importance of context, the role of feedback, and the necessity of both theoretical underpinnings and practical applications in materials design. They also touch on personalization for diverse student groups, the influence of AI, and incorporating inclusivity and diversity in EAP materials. The speakers offer practical advice for new and experienced EAP practitioners alike, emphasizing the value of collaboration, research, and continual learning. Host: Laura Richards, University of Leeds Guests: Jennifer McDougall, University of Glasgow Katrien Dereoy, University of Luxemburg Milada Walkova, University of Leeds References: Charles, M. & Frankenberg-Garcia, A. (eds.) (2021) Corpora in ESP/EAP Writing Instruction: Preparation, Exploitation, Analysis. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Karpenko-Seccombe, T. (2020) Academic Writing with Corpora: A Resource Book for Data-Driven Learning. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Mishan, F. & Timmis, I. (2015) Materials Development for TESOL. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Sinclair, J. (2004) Trust the Text: Language, Corpus and Discourse. London: Routledge. Tomlinson, B. (ed.) (2013) Developing Materials for Language Teaching. 2nd edn. London: Bloomsbury Academic. Tomlinson, B. (2011) Materials Development in Language Teaching. 2nd edn. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Walková, M. (2024) Teaching Academic Writing for EAP: Language Foundations for Practitioners. London: Bloomsbury Academic.

Discipline-specific vocabulary

This episode explores the challenges of teaching and learning discipline-specific vocabulary in EAP contexts. Alex Runchman interviews four colleagues working across University College Dublin's satellite campuses in China, which teach diverse disciplines including finance, engineering, biological sciences, and environmental policy. The guests discuss the challenges of teaching technical terminology, strategies for vocabulary learning, the role of technology and AI, the unique partnership subject lecturers and EAP practitioners can enter into. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University Alex Runchman, University College Dublin Guests: Huang Zixia, School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin; teaches at Guangzhou Dublin International College Andy Merton, Beijing Dublin International College Joy Chu Ming-shi, Chang'an Dublin International College; background in environmental engineering Sally Ou Yali, Chang'an Dublin International College References: Coxhead, A. (2000). A new academic word list. TESOL Quarterly, 34(2), 213-238. Nation, I. S. P. (2001). Learning vocabulary in another language. Cambridge University Press. Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (3rd ed.). University of Michigan Press. Toogood, C., & Hale, K. (2025). Empowering professional identity and positive outcomes through Third Space collaboration: A subject lecturer and EAP practitioner case study. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (33). https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi33.1196 Vandergrift, L., & Goh, C. C. (2012). Teaching and learning second language listening: Metacognition in action. Routledge.

EAP in Turkey

In this episode, Michelle talks to experienced EAP practitioners in Turkey who discuss challenges, institutional differences, and the evolving role of practitioners in their context. Guests discuss their routes into EAP, curriculum autonomy, professional development, and the impact of native speakerism. The conversation gives a vital glimpse into the need for context-sensitive resources and greater institutional support for EAP professionals in differing contexts. Hosts: Michelle Evans, University of Leeds Laura Richards, University of Leeds Guests: Derya Alinmakas, MEF University (Istanbul, Turkey) Yasemin Oral, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (Istanbul, Turkey) Simon Mumford, Izmir University of Economics (Izmir, Turkey) References: Topkaya, E. Z. and Çelik, H. (eds.) (2024). Teaching English for Academic Purposes : Theory into Practice. Springer Nature: Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72545-6 On the transition from EGP to EAP teacher Campion, G. C. (2016). 'The learning never ends’: Exploring teachers’ views on the transition from General English to EAP. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 23, 59–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeap.2016.06.003 On EAP teacher development Fitzpatrick, D., Costley, T., & Tavakoli, P. (2022). Exploring EAP teachers’ expertise: Reflections on practice, pedagogy and professional development. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 59, 101140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeap.2022.101140 On EAP teacher identity reconstruction Dikilitaş, K., & Mumford, S. (2023). Identity reconstruction through reflection and reflexivity: a new journey beyond the Ph.D. dissertation. Reflective Practice, 24(3), 265–278. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2023.2170342 On the specific problems of EAP writing in Turkey Özdemir-Yılmazer, M. (2022). Exploring students’ developing perception of writing in an EAP program of an English-medium university in Turkey. The Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 22(2). On the benefits of writing up teacher research Dikilitaş, K., & Mumford, S. E. (2016). Supporting the writing up of teacher research: Peer and mentor roles. ELT Journal, 70(4), 371–381. https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccw014

To PhD or Not to PhD

In this episode of All Things EAP, hosts Xiaoqing and Michelle explore the question of whether EAP teachers should pursue a doctorate. They are joined by guests Steve Kirk, Qingyang Sun, and David Collett, who share their diverse perspectives and experiences. The discussion delves into the social and structural aspects of doctorate study, individual motivations, and the impact of doctoral qualifications on personal and professional development. They also discuss the challenges of doctorate research, the role of institutional and national culture in decision-making, and offer practical advice for EAP teachers considering this academic path. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University Michelle Evans, University of Leeds Guests: Steve Kirk, Durum University Qingyang Sun, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University David Collett, De Montfort University Kazakhstan References: Bell, D. (2025) Strengthening the nexus between English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and Academic Literacies (Ac Lits): A win-win outcome for all concerned? Presented at the Academic Literacies SIG event, BALEAP, 1 May. Campion, G.C. (2016) ‘The learning never ends’: Exploring teachers’ views on the transition from General English to EAP. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 23, pp.59-70. Ding, A. and Bruce, I. (2017) The English for academic purposes practitioner: Operating on the Edge of Academia. London: Springer, 10, pp.978-3.

Feedback on Academic Writing

In this episode of All Things EAP, Madhu Neupane Bastola, Angeliki Apostolidou, Peter Davidson, and Monalisha explore the complexities of giving and receiving feedback on academic writing. Drawing on their diverse contexts and roles as researchers, teachers, and students, they discuss feedback literacy, emotional responses to critique, the role of AI, and the evolving responsibilities of the feedback provider in fostering autonomy, dialogue, and learning. Hosts: Sanchia Rodrigues, Xiaoqing Bi Guests: Madhu Neupane Bastola, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Angeliki Apostolidou, American College of Greece Peter Davidson, Zayed University in Dubai Monalisha, University of Hyderabad in India References Careless, D. and Boud, D., 2018. The development of student feedback literacy: Enabling uptake of feedback. Assesment & Evaluation in Higuer Education, 43 (8), 1315-1325 [online] Hyland, K. and Hyland, F. eds., 2019. Feedback in second language writing: Contexts and issues. Cambridge university press. Winstone, N.E., Nash, R.A., Parker, M. and Rowntree, J., 2017. Supporting learners' agentic engagement with feedback: A systematic review and a taxonomy of recipience processes. Educational psychologist, 52(1), pp.17-37. Sutton, P., 2012. Conceptualizing feedback literacy: Knowing, being, and acting. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 49(1), pp.31-40.

Translanguaging Unlocked: Bridging Languages, Breaking Barriers

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Carrie Qian and Paul Breen explore the meaning and relevance of translanguaging in today’s higher education and EAP environments. They do this through an interview with both academics and students, including Professor Li Wei, the Director and Dean of the UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This is truly global episode in which we hear voices from Europe, eastern Asia and The Middle East discussing the subject from a range of perspectives including pedgaogical, ideological and technological considerations. We unlock the mystery and make this highly contemporary academic term accessible to everyone. Hosts: Carrie Qian, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Paul Breen, UCL Centre for Languages and International Education. Guests: Professor Li Wei, UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Anh Nguyet Luu, PhD student, University of Roehampton. Arhadi Shawish (Ahed), undergraduate student in Palestine. References and suggested further readings or resources: Breen, P. and Le Roux, M. (eds). (2024). Social Justice in EAP and ELT Contexts: Global Higher Education Perspectives. London, Bloomsbury Academic. Carroll, K.S. (2022). Translanguaging for transformation: Resisting monolingual ideologies. In Linguistic identities in the Arab Gulf states (pp. 183-197). Routledge. Luu, N., (2024). The White Gaze and Translanguaging: Getting Multilingual Students’ Voices Heard. Social Justice in EAP and ELT Contexts: Global Higher Education Perspectives. London, Bloomsbury Academic. Wei, L. (2018). Translanguaging as a practical theory of language. Applied linguistics, 39(1), pp.9-30. Wei, L. (2024). Transformative pedagogy for inclusion and social justice through translanguaging, co-learning, and transpositioning. Language Teaching, 57(2), pp.203-214. Presentation by Kelly Webb-Davies: 'Translanguaging in EAP' - BALEAP TELSIG 23-02-2024 Presentation by Dylan Williams: 'The Role of Trust in South Korean EMI Translanguaging Practices' - BALEAP Conference 2021: University of Glasgow 6-10 April.

EAP Leadership in the UK

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Laura speaks to Hannah Jones (incoming BALEAP chair) and Rachel Heasley (Senior Lecturer) about what EAP looks like and the challenges around leading in the currrent UK HE climate. They touch on how EAP leadership differs from the rest of HE and what we bring to leadership as teachers and individuals. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi, Laura Richards Guests: Hannah Jones (University of Edinburgh, UK) Rachel Heasley (University of Manchester, UK) References and resources BBC. (2024). "Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds" 3 December 2024 Curtis, A. (2022). Reflecting on Leadership in Language Education. University of Toronto Press. Tuck, J. (2018). ‘I’m nobody’s Mum in this university’: The gendering of work around student writing in UK higher education. Journal of English for academic purposes. 32, pp.32–41. Whong, M. (2021). Melinda Wong: Leadership (and Management) inEAP: Whose Job is it? Link to playlist for Leadership PIM at Durham 2021 Listen to Lorraine Mighty's Provocation on 'non-promotable tasks' for Feminism x EAP Slow Conference May 2024

Black Academics in EAP

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Olive Nabukeera, Quanisha Charles, Geoffrey Nsanja and Laurietta Essien discuss what it is to be a Black academic in EAP. They explore how these experiences have shaped their teaching practices and research interests, in a conversation that ranges from themes of identity, equity and representation to wider issues of epistemic disobedience, capitalism and decolonisation. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi, Sanchia Rodrigues, Laura Richards Guests: Olive Nabukeera (University of Leeds) Geoffrey Nsanja (University of Leeds) Quanisha Charles (North Central College, Illinois, US) Laurietta Essien (University of Leeds) References Adichie, C. N. (2013). Americanah. HarperCollins UK Charles, Q. (2024). Transnational Black feminism: LOVE as a practice of freedom, equity, and justice in English language teaching. TESOL Journal, e831. Ding, A. and Monbec, L. (2024). A socio-analysis of English for Academic Purposes. In Ding, A and Monbec, L. Eds. Practitioner agency and identity in English for Academic Purposes. London: Bloomsbury, pp.11-46. Varaidzo (2016). A Guide to Being Black. In Shukla, N. (Ed.), The Good Immigrant (pp.10-21). Unbound Publishing. BALEAP Materials Design PIM programme Link to further reading resources

CPD and Access to Resources

In this episode, Michelle speaks to Carole McDiarmid, Lindsay Knox and Yanhua Liu about two projects examing how practitioners currently engage with both CPD and EAP resources. They explain their motivation for their projects, how they got started and what the findings of their projects tell us about practitioner education and development around the globe. Hosts: Laura Richards (University of Leeds) Paul Breen (King's College London) Michelle Evans (University of Leeds) Guests: Carole McDiarmid (University of Glasgow) Lindsay Knox (University of Edinburgh) Yanhua Liu (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Guangzhou) Recommended resources: Fitzpatrick, D., Costley, T., & Tavakoli, P. (2022). Exploring EAP teachers’ expertise: Reflections on practice, pedagogy and professional development. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 59, 101140 Knox, L., MacDiarmid, C., & Apostolidou, A. (2024). Exploring Opportunities for EAP Teacher Development. In Katsampoxaki-Hodgetts, K. (Ed.). Proceedings of the 4th International EAPCRETE Conference: Options and practices of EAP, ESP and EMI multiliteracies and their pedagogical implications, 26-28 April 2024. University of Crete. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13329373 In https://eapcrete.wordpress.com/2024/08/05/eapcrete2024-book-of-proceedings/

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