A case study of a Kazakhstani EAP foundation course listening class: targeting student's perceived lecture listening needs

This case study investigated students" perceived listening needs on a foundation programme in Kazakhstan. Needs Analysis (NA) is key to targeting students" needs and tailoring materials to develop their language competence. NA has a number of stakeholders involved including the institution, academic community members, and importantly, it empowers learners as "reflective community members" [1]

Can the Use of the Course Management System Moodle Foster Learner Autonomy?

The development of technology has challenged traditional classroom based teaching as the normal mode of instruction. Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) has been seen as both an innovative new approach to teaching and at the same time a threat to institutionalised language learning (Benson & Voller, 1997; Benson, 2006). TELL has been linked to learner autonomy because of the possibility to enhance both ‘out-of-class’ learning and classroom environments...

Genre Analysis of 2 Research Reports; 3rd Year Undergraduate Research Report and a Research Article and Materials Design

Genre analysis has developed from earlier approaches to text analysis since the 1980s to influence EAP/ESP pedagogies based on the understanding that particular genres have particular communicative functions..

Can the Use of the Course Management System Moodle Foster Learner Autonomy?

The development of technology has challenged traditional classroom based teaching as the normal mode of instruction. Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) has been seen as both an innovative new approach to teaching and at the same time a threat to institutionalised language learning (Benson & Voller, 1997; Benson, 2006). TELL has been linked to learner autonomy because of the possibility to enhance both ‘out-of-class’ learning and classroom environments...

A Needs Analysis of the Assessed Writing Genres of a 1st Year Undergraduate Engineering Programme

Increasing numbers of non-native English speakers (NNES) are studying at English-medium universities. This increase of students has stimulated the need for EAP instruction, so students can become competent in the discourse conventions of their chosen academic community. The purpose of this research was to carry out a needs analysis (NA) of a 1st year Engineering programme at an English-medium university. A case study approach was used to gain a deeper understanding of the writing requirements of 1st year Engineers and to influence teaching and learning within the School of Engineering (SOE). The methodology used to carry out the NA included genre analysis of institutional artefacts, and interviews and focus groups with faculty and students

Transient flow of water in saturated-unsaturated soil profiles

Includes bibliography.In this thesis tile transient flow of water, during tile drainage process in saturated-unsaturated soil profiles, was studied. Drainage experiments were performed on two different soil profiles. The first experiment undertaken was tile drainage of a vertical column of sand. This experiment was performed on two sands of differing grain size and grading. The second experiment undertaken was the drainage towards a well from a wedge of sand (cake slice) using yet a different coarse sand

A needs analysis of the assessed writing genres of a 1st year undergraduate engineering programme.

Increasing numbers of non-native English speakers (NNES) are studying at English-medium universities. This increase of students has stimulated the need for EAP instruction, so students can become competent in the discourse conventions of their chosen academic community. The purpose of this research was to carry out a needs analysis (NA) of a 1st year Engineering programme at an English-medium university. A case study approach was used to gain a deeper understanding of the writing requirements of 1st year Engineers and to influence teaching and learning within the School of Engineering (SOE). The methodology used to carry out the NA included genre analysis of institutional artefacts, and interviews and focus groups with faculty and students. The results of the genre analysis highlighted nine writing genres for assessed coursework and three genre families used for examinations. The results of faculty interviews and student focus groups found the importance of English varied across the discipline, but communication was seen as very important for Engineers. Also, students had experience and understanding of the majority of genres; however, difficulties in writing arose through a lack of instruction and feedback. Therefore, a need for in-sessional writing support is suggested to improve student writing at the SOE. This case study has highlighted a further need for research of student writing across all four years within the SOE

Integrating academic integrity into a masters preparation programme

In this session, the presenters will describe their approach to integrating academic integrity into a new Masters’ preparation programme at Nazarbayev University. One of the challenges of teaching and learning at an international university such as NU is the diversity of educational backgrounds among students and faculty

Genre Analysis of 2 Research Reports; 3rd Year Undergraduate Research Report and a Research Article and Materials Design

Genre analysis has developed from earlier approaches to text analysis since the 1980s to influence EAP/ESP pedagogies based on the understanding that particular genres have particular communicative functions..