Abstract
Selecting EAP Course book which is suitable for Islamic Studies students is not an easy job to handle. To know the strengths and weaknesses of the course book, there should be an evaluation. This study evaluates English Textbook, Islamic Learning in EAP which is designed for undergraduate students learning Islamic Studies at Islamic Higher Education. Two points were addressed in this study: (1) has the content of textbook meet the criteria of Language teaching principles? (2) has the textbook followed proper EAP materials and tasks?This is a qualitative research with content analysis method. The data was the textbook of Islamic Learning in EAP by Ahwy Oktradiksa (2013). The content of course book was analyzed based on principles of language teaching by Paul Nation (2010) and design of EAP materials and tasks by Stoller (2016). The findings reveal the strengths and weaknesses of Islamic Learning in EAP. This study indicates that (1) the course book has poor quality and has not met the criteria of language teaching principles covering: (a) content and sequencing, (b) format and presentation, (c) monitoring and assessment; (2) the course book does not cover the content of EAP materials and tasks. It tends to present general English and does not stimulate to develop language and academic skills, critical thinking skills, introduce technology into learning activities and do not provide with some strategies to English test skills like TOEFL or IELTS. This study will contribute significantly to curriculum and materials developers, teachers, and students interested in EFL learning.
Highlights
To date, it is widely acknowledged that English for Academic Purpose (EAP)is highly significant for students when studying at university as they require specific knowledge for the language learning in the academic context
Is highly significant for students when studying at university as they require specific knowledge for the language learning in the academic context
Oktradiksa (2013) is evaluated in the perspective of language teaching principles by Nation & Macalister (2010) and EAP materials and tasks design criteria suggested by Stoller (2016)
Summary
It is widely acknowledged that English for Academic Purpose (EAP)is highly significant for students when studying at university as they require specific knowledge for the language learning in the academic context. EAP can have some significant dilemmas for both teacher and learner They are difficulty in preparing suitable course materials because of some problems such as shortage of time, financial problem to hire additional teacher with materials writing, difficulty in accessing specific information data, lack of creativity and self-confidence. They have less motivation in learning a specific knowledge in their discipline (www.oupeltglobalblog.com). EAP course book play a significant role in a language teaching since it is very useful in helping the learners learn the language in academic environment and this can be very motivational It helps teachers give guideline on what to be conveyed in a language classroom
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