UNVEILING AUTHENTICITY: AN EVALUATION CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) TEXTBOOKS IN IRAN

Аннотация

This research presents an in-depth evaluation case study investigating the authenticity of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) textbooks used in educational contexts in Iran. The study employs a comprehensive framework to assess the extent to which these textbooks authentically reflect the language demands of academic environments. Through a mixed-methods approach, including content analysis, surveys, and interviews, the research examines the alignment between textbook content and real academic communication situations. Findings provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of current EAP materials, shedding light on areas for potential improvement to enhance the authenticity and effectiveness of language learning resources in Iranian academic settings. KEYWORDS Authenticity, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), textbooks, evaluation, language learning, academic communication, Iran, content analysis, mixed methods, language education.