Author(s)

Yumei Zhu

Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Malaysian University of Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia.

This paper critically examines genre-based studies in English for Academic Purpose (EAP) within the context of disciplinary changes. While genre-based investigations in various disciplines provide valuable insights into RA writing, they may inadvertently perpetuate essentialist views on research writing. The study highlights the need to bridge the gap between genre-based RA investigations and the evolving demands of interdisciplinary research. By reviewing the relevance and effectiveness of previous studies, the paper identifies trends, gaps, and challenges, offering recommendations to align genre-based research with the dynamic landscape of academic disciplines. The discussion also delves into the transformative nature of disciplines, challenging traditional boundaries and impacting research writing practices. Finally, the paper suggests a future path for genre-based investigations, emphasizing a shift from circumscribed move-step analyses to a more comprehensive understanding of student’s real needs in research writing practices across disciplines.

Genre-Based, Disciplinary Changes, Critical View, EAP

Zhu, Y. (2024) A Critical Review of Genre-Based EAP Studies in the Context of Disciplinary Changes. Open Journal of Modern Linguistics, 14, 85-94. doi: 10.4236/ojml.2024.141005.