Genre, EAP and course design: reporting an experience

ABSTRACT

This article reports GEALIN research group experience of bringing into pedagogical practice the use of textual genres. It begins by contextualizing the course and presenting the principles that guided the design of a genre-based reading course for English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Next, the selection and decisions related to course sequencing and the bases that guided the production of materials are presented. Comments on problems and solutions found in this task, due to evaluations and the use of the materials in the classroom, are made. Finally, Comments are made on such use to the development of Language for Specific courses.

Key-words:
English for Academic Purpose; EAP; Textual genres; Course design