Speaking for Academic Purposes

JUDUL :

Speaking for Academic Purposes

PENULIS :

Sofa Priyandayani Nasution, M.A.

Abdurrohman Septiadi, M.Ed.

Vindi Kaldina, M.A.

SINOPSIS :

In the challenging landscape of higher education, effective oral communication is the currency of success. Speaking for Academic Purposes is the definitive resource designed to meet this demand, serving as both an essential textbook for students and a comprehensive pedagogical guide for educators teaching English for Academic Purposes. This book understands that merely being fluent is not enough but students must master the accuracy, rhetorical formality, and persuasive force required to thrive in academic and formal settings.

For students, the journey through this book is highly practical. It breaks down the key genres of academic speaking, beginning with how to structure and deliver a high-impact presentation that holds an audience captive. It then moves into the complex skill of engaging in critical discussions, teaching students precisely how to articulate their arguments, professionally challenge viewpoints, and synthesize complex information in real-time. Crucially, the material also covers advanced scenarios from interview scenario for securing scholarship, exchange, pursuing further degree to securing job after graduation.

For lecturers, Speaking for Academic Purposes provides the reliable framework necessary to deliver a high-quality, outcomes-focused course. It acts as a clear reference by offering a structured, modular approach complete with a sound pedagogical rationale. Educators will find immediate practical support through readily available clear learning objectives, suggested task sequencing, and detailed assessment guidelines and rubrics. This ensures teaching consistency and facilitates fair, effective grading across cohorts, empowering instructors to focus on mentorship and tailored instruction rather than material creation.

Last but not least, Speaking for Academic Purposes is the solution for elevating both teaching and learning outcomes in oral academic competence. It is the tool that ensures students are prepared for the academic discourse while providing lecturers with the organized, authoritative material they need to lead a Speaking for Academic course.