Corpus Linguistics and Language Teaching: A Review of Academic Writing for Graduate Students, 3rd Edition by John M. Swales & Christine Feak (2020)
Keywords:
Corpus Linguistics, Academic Writing, Genre-Based Pedagogy, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), CARS ModelAbstract
Mastery of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a critical skill for graduate students, particularly in an increasingly globalized academic environment that demands high-quality scholarly publications. This article critically reviews the third edition of Academic Writing for Graduate Students by John M. Swales and Christine Feak (2012), a seminal reference widely used in EAP instruction worldwide. Adopting a critical literature review approach, the study analyzes the book’s theoretical and pedagogical foundations, focusing on its application of genre-based pedagogy, the CARS (Create A Research Space) rhetorical model, and the integration of corpus data with authentic texts in academic writing instruction. Findings indicate that the book extends beyond technical writing guidance, fostering rhetorical awareness and strategic competence among academic writers through a reflective, data-driven learning framework
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