総合研究大学における英語学術語彙リスト開発の意義-EAPカリキュラムデザインの観点から-

Abstract

While it is recognized that vocabulary plays a crucial role m language learning, few attempts have been made to discuss the significance of vocabulary learning and teaching from the perspective of curriculum design. This paper, therefore, aims to explore ways in which vocabulary instruction can be incorporated into an EAP (English for Academic Purposes) curriculum at a multi-disciplinary research university in Japan. For this purpose, a 3.7 million-word corpus was developed from academic journal articles in various disciplines, and a variety of academic word lists were compiled. The academic vocabulary was classified into the following categories: EGAP (English for General Academic Purposes) vocabulary that is essential for any university student regardless of academic discipline; EGAP-A, academic vocabulary for university students in the fields of liberal arts and social sciences; EGAP-S, academic vocabulary for university science majors; and ESAP (English for Specific Academic Purposes) vocabulary that is essential for university-level study in particular subject areas. This paper also suggests a practical application of academic word lists in English academic writing courses.