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The episode discusses whether EAP teachers should pursue a doctorate, featuring diverse perspectives from guests.
In this episode of All Things EAP, hosts Xiaoqing and Michelle explore the question of whether EAP teachers should pursue a doctorate. They are joined by guests Steve Kirk, Qingyang Sun, and David Collett, who share their diverse perspectives and experiences. The discussion delves into the social and structural aspects of doctorate study, individual motivations, and the impact of doctoral qualifications on personal and professional development. They also discuss the challenges of doctorate research, the role of institutional and national culture in decision-making, and offer practical advice for EAP teachers considering this academic path. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University Michelle Evans, University of Leeds Guests : Steve Kirk, Durum University Qingyang Sun, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University David Collett, De Montfort University Kazakhstan References: Bell, D . (2025) Strengthening the nexus between English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and Academic Literacies (Ac Lits): A win-win outcome for all concerned? Presented at the Academic Literacies SIG event, BALEAP, 1 May. Campion, G.C. (2016) ‘The learning never ends’: Exploring teachers’ views on the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi, Michelle Evans
Guests: Steve Kirk, Qingyang Sun, David Collett
Topics covered
- EAP teachers
- doctorate study
- professional development
- academic qualifications
- research challenges
- institutional culture
Keywords
- EAP
- doctorate
- academic qualifications
- professional development
- research challenges
- institutional culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, University of Leeds, Durum University, De Montfort University, BALEAP
Books & works: Strengthening the nexus between English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and Academic Literacies (Ac Lits): A win-win outcome for all concerned?, ‘The learning never ends’: Exploring teachers’ views on the transition from General English to EAP, The English for academic purposes practitioner: Operating on the Edge of Academia
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