EAP in Turkey

In this episode, Michelle talks to experienced EAP practitioners in Turkey who discuss challenges, institutional differences, and the evolving role of practitioners in their context. Guests discuss their routes into EAP, curriculum autonomy, professional development, and the impact of native speakerism. The conversation gives a vital glimpse into the need for context-sensitive resources and greater institutional support for EAP professionals in differing contexts.

Hosts:

Michelle Evans, University of Leeds

Laura Richards, University of Leeds

Guests:

Derya Alinmakas, MEF University (Istanbul, Turkey)

Yasemin Oral,  Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (Istanbul, Turkey)

Simon Mumford, Izmir University of Economics (Izmir, Turkey)

References:

Topkaya, E. Z. and Çelik, H. (eds.) (2024). Teaching English for Academic Purposes : Theory into Practice. Springer Nature: Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72545-6

On the transition from EGP to EAP teacher

Campion, G. C. (2016). 'The learning never ends’: Exploring teachers’ views on the transition from General English to EAP. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 23, 59–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeap.2016.06.003