Exploring an Effective Construction for College EAP 
Reading and Writing Course

Yahe Xie*; Qi Li; Junyi Chen; Lin Zhu

doi:10.70711/neet.v2i8.5519

Exploring an Effective Construction for College EAP Reading and Writing Course

Yahe Xie*, Qi Li, Junyi Chen, Lin Zhu

Abstract

College EAP course has a particularity in teaching materials and contents, which plays an important role in improving college students scientific research quality and enhancing their professional competitiveness. However, there is still room for improvement in the current EAP course curriculum. This study attempts to construct a framework for EAP reading and writing course with precise goals, systematic
content, progressive process, and comprehensive evaluation. This framework is based on the current needs of students and takes POA as the
theoretical basis, aiming to innovate the curriculum system in an all-round way, thus to improve the teaching effect of EAP reading and writing course, better meet the practical needs of students, and improve their academic abilities.

Keywords

EAP course; Curriculum construction; POA; Effective teaching design

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/neet.v2i8.5519

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