The needs for EAP programmes in the Korean tertiary institutions: Perceptions of Korean science students in the UK
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This paper aims to investigate the requirement of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programmes in Korean tertiary institutions from the perspective of former Korean science and technology students who are currently studying in the UK. Questionnaires were used to examine the perceptions of 56 Korean students at all levels (B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D.) as well as researchers studying in various science and technology departments in UK universities. Among them 17 students were chosen for semi-structured interviews. The research showed that more than half of the participants were unable to access any EAP programmes. As many as 63% of respondents indicated that appropriate EAP programmes could be helpful at the tertiary level in Korea. Moreover, the majority of Korean students indicated that a successful EAP course requires a solid English for General Purposes (EGP) course as a prerequisite.
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This paper aims to investigate the requirement of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programmes in Korean tertiary institutions from the perspective of former Korean science and technology students who are currently studying in the UK. Questionnaires were used to examine the perceptions of 56 Korean students at all levels (B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D.) as well as researchers studying in various science and technology departments in UK universities. Among them 17 students were chosen for semi-structured interviews. The research showed that more than half of the participants were unable to access any EAP programmes. As many as 63% of respondents indicated that appropriate EAP programmes could be helpful at the tertiary level in Korea. Moreover, the majority of Korean students indicated that a successful EAP course requires a solid English for General Purposes (EGP) course as a prerequisite.
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