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A Proposed Literature-Based Syllabus For Eap Writing, Kyle Perkins, Xuan Jiang
A Proposed Literature-Based Syllabus For Eap Writing, Kyle Perkins, Xuan Jiang
Journal of Global Education and Research
This paper proposes a literature-based composition course for advanced Non-native English Speaking (NNES) students in an English for Academic Purpose (EAP) program and provides a rationale, a syllabus, and some suggested pedagogy for consideration. The principal reasons for choosing a literature-based format include the following: (1) extended writing about a text, or texts, should lead to reading comprehension improvement; (2) culturally responsive literature should enhance engagement; (3) reading literature, as writerly reading, will assist NNES students with developing strategies applied to reading-to-write tasks and to integrated writing skills; (4) reading for writing (RFW) will expose NNES students to a wide …