Undergraduate English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The Undergraduate English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at Duke Kunshan University provides a specialized curriculum for Chinese freshmen transitioning to English-medium instruction (EMI) in a dynamic Sino-foreign cooperative university setting. This content-based four-part course sequence focuses on enhancing academic writing and critical language skills essential for university success:
- In EAP 101A students build academic English skills through exploration of linguistic diversity and its implications within the DKU context.
- EAP 102B explores motivations behind language learning, fostering a reflective mindset and building critical insights into different text genres.
- In EAP 102 A&B students engage in critical discussions and projects aimed at developing robust intercultural communication skills, equipping them with the ability to navigate through the complex global academic environment with greater confidence and empathy.
Through this series of courses, students not only refine their writing and English language competence but also learn about the cultural nuances that underpin effective scholarly discourse, preparing them to navigate confidently in a global academic environment.
UG EAP Courses
Fall 2024
- EAP 101A Writing about Language Learning – A
- EAP 101B Writing about Language Learning – B
Spring 2024
- EAP 102A Writing about Cultural Learning – A
- EAP 102B Writing about Cultural Learning – B
- EAP 110 Presenting Ideas to Global Audience (Session 2)
UG EAP Program Faculty
UG EAP Program Assistant Director
UG EAP Program Faculty
Chenxi (Cecilia) Li, Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes
Danielle Chang, Senior Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes
John Noonan, Senior Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes
Junyi Li, Lecturer of English Language
Kevin Sprague, Lecturer of English Language
Kristin Hiller, Assistant Professor of English Language
Lee Shelmerdine, Senior Lecturer in English Language
Peter Wergin, Senior Lecturer in English Language
Tong Zhang, Assistant Professor in English Language Instruction
Wendy Li, Assistant Professor of English Language
Xueyu Zhao, Senior Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes
Yanan Zhao, Senior Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes
Yongming Shi, Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes
Zhenjie Weng, Assistant Professor of English Language
