Abstracts
Abstract
As an alternative to standardized testing, English for academic purposes (EAP) programs provide a language development pathway to higher education for students working towards meeting English language proficiency requirements. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these programs moved online; however, the outcomes of that move and the relationship with additional language learning are still to be fully explored. Based on student reflections and recollections, this study identifies key outcomes related to their online EAP program experiences. Nine participants completed an online questionnaire, with three taking part in interviews. Using a qualitative thematic approach, data were coded and gathered into the following themes: academic and interpersonal skills, network creation, language development, and knowledge building. These findings are presented as building blocks in the additional language socialization process and underscore the potential of online teaching and learning along with the importance of holistic and general approaches to EAP curriculum development and program planning.
Keywords:
- English for Academic Purposes,
- English as an Additional Language,
- Additional Language Socialization,
- Online Teaching and Learning,
- International Students,
- TESOL
Résumé
Les programmes d’anglais à des fins académiques (AFA) sont une alternative aux tests standardisés. Ils offrent un parcours de développement linguistique vers l’université pour les étudiants multilingues. Ces programmes étaient en ligne pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Or, les conséquences de ce changement et son lien avec l'apprentissage de langues additionnelles ne sont pas entièrement explorés. Cette étude, basée sur les réflexions et les souvenirs des étudiants, identifie les principaux résultats liés à leurs expériences du programme d’AFA en ligne. Neuf participants ont rempli un questionnaire en ligne, et trois ont été interviewés. Cette étude a utilisé une approche thématique et qualitative. Les données ont été codées et regroupées par thèmes, dont les compétences académiques et interpersonnelles, la création de réseaux, le développement du langage, et l’acquisition de connaissances. Ces thèmes contribuent à la socialisation linguistique et démontrent le potentiel de l’enseignement et de l’apprentissage holistiques et généraux en ligne pour les étudiants dans les programmes d’AFA.
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