English for Academic Purposes is designed to help students to critically engage with texts, research and write effective essays for academic audiences, and participate intelligently in oral and written discussions on a variety of topics, while developing an understanding of the linguistic context in which they operate in the Caribbean .

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

(USE LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT)

1. Describe the essential characteristics and functions of language, especially in relation to the English language
2. Define the Caribbean community and identify language-related issues that affect communication in one or more language communities in the Caribbean

(READ)

1. Distinguish academic writing from other kinds of writing
2. Decode meaning in samples of academic writing
3. Respond critically to a variety of texts, identifying the rhetorical context and evaluating rhetorical strategies

(WRITE)

1. Assess the needs of their audience and summarize material appropriately
2. Engage in various stages of the writing process and write an effective expository research essay
3. Consult the Internet, library databases and other information sources for research and use information appropriately in assignments
4. Use approved citation and documentation techniques to incorporate information from credible sources

(SPEAK)

1. Present ideas individually and in groups
2. Discuss and critically evaluate oral presentations and written passages