The Implementation of EAP Instruction in a Local University in China

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the key aspects of the implementation of an EAP curriculum, from the initial analysis of needs for the curriculum to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum for further development. The demands of the course from teachers' and students' perspectives, and the development of course syllabus and teaching materials fit for the local context, are some of the key aspects that we considered during the process of implementing the EAP course. Our experience in implementing and evaluating the EAP course clearly evidenced the vital importance for curriculum innovators to take into consideration the global and national trends in EAP instruction, the local context, and students' and teachers' perspectives. The ongoing formative evaluation of the EAP curriculum provides further support and incentives for curriculum development within the context of ever-changing students' and teachers' needs and capacity.