English for Academic Purposes Dalhousie University

Overview

With support from experienced teachers, you will build the English skills you need to succeed in an English-speaking university. Dalhousie University 's  English for Academic Purposes programme will help you:

• Improve your English to meet university entrance requirements.

• Learn academic English, research skills, and study skills for success at Dalhousie University.

• Understand Canadian university culture and learn what is expected of students in Canada.

Levels of study

It offers four different levels of EAP study. The levels of study are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). When you apply to the EAP programme, you’ll submit test scores, and may also be required to write a placement test to determine what programme is right for you.

EAP Foundations

This course offers you the opportunity to:

• Strengthen your ability to understand and express yourself clearly in both formal and informal university settings, and to comprehend short texts across a range of styles and disciplines;

• Expand your general and specialized vocabulary, and write clear, accurate sentences and paragraphs;

• Develop your English language proficiency while exploring the topics, practices, and behaviours associated with academic success at university.

EAP Foundations 2

EAP Foundations 2 focuses on strengthening your English for academic success.

In this course, you will:

• Apply your English skills to academic tasks while deepening your understanding of how to use the language in a university context;

• Learn about the research process and write clear, well-structured essays and other academic texts;

• Develop strategies for reading and listening comprehension, and build confidence in speaking about your field of study and other topics;

• Explore the topics, practices, and habits that support academic achievement at university

EAP Level 1

This course focuses on key spoken and written academic genres and gives you opportunities to:

• Develop a range of listening skills and strategies;

• Participate in a variety of academic speaking situations;

• Strengthen your academic reading skills;

• Improve your writing across a range of academic genres

The course also includes instruction in research and library skills, as well as academic behaviours such as time management, effective study strategies for independent learning, and understanding academic integrity.

EAP Level 2

Preparing students for English language study at the undergraduate or graduate level

This course will help you to: 

• Develop the ability to read effectively and comprehend high-level academic texts;

• Acquire a rich academic vocabulary;

• Apply listening and note-taking strategies to lectures on a variety of academic topics. 

Your writing and research skills will be honed by: 

• Producing texts in several important written academic genres;

• Participating in presentations, discussions and debates  

You will have the opportunity to delve into the vocabulary and genres associated with your discipline of study. Academic integrity, along with other academic behaviours, such as time-management, autonomous learning, and collaboration, are also taught and practiced. 

Bridging Programme option

Some EAP 2 students may be eligible to take an undergraduate credit course as they complete their EAP studies. 

To participate in the Bridging Programme, you must: 

• Be conditionally accepted to participating programmes at Dalhousie;

• Enroll as a special student at Dalhousie;

• Choose a credit course that takes place outside of EAP 2 class hours.  

EAP 2 Academic Connections