syllabus.)
discourse
The language used in particular types of speech or writing.
Discourse analysis The analysis of discourse to reveal its typical style,
realisations, structure, etc.
Discourse structure The structure or organisation of a spoken or
written text. (See also genre, genre analysis)
diversity
The range of different types of people in a country, region or the world,
including gender, ethnic, religious, etc differences. (See also national
group)
domain
The subject or area of specialist knowledge of a student, academic or
professional, e.g. physics, geography. Also referred to as their
speciality.
EAP
English for Academic Purposes: The kind of English required for
university study, e.g. reading academic books or journals, writing
academic assignments or papers, listening to academic lectures, etc.
EAP is usually divided into general (EGAP) and specific (ESAP). (See
Figure 1.)
EFL
English as a Foreign Language: The situation in countries (e.g.
Uzbekistan) where English is not the mother tongue of the majority of the
population and has no formal administrative role.
EGAP
English for General Academic Purposes: A branch of English
language teaching (ELT).The type of Academic English (EAP) that is
taught to all students, regardless of their academic discipline or major.
Usually contrasted with English for Specific Academic Purposes
(ESAP).
EGP
English for General Purposes: A branch of English language teaching
(ELT). The type of English that is usually taught in schools and which is
not related to a particular study or occupational purpose. (See Figure 1.)
EIL
English as an International Language: The use of English as a
medium of communication across the world and by international
organisations, e.g. the United Nations.
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