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Clark Girdlestone is a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the Language Centre, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds, where he has been teaching since 2018. He is actively involved in both pre-sessional and in-sessional EAP programs, with a focus on business and postgraduate education. He currently serves as the in-sessional lead for the MSc International Business programme at Leeds University Business School and co-leads the Business Strand of the summer pre-sessional programme.
Areas of expertise include:
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- English for Specific Academic Purposes
- In-sessional EAP
- Reflective practice and writing
- Discourse and genre analysis in academic marketing texts
- Autonomous learning development
- AI in EAP
- EAP needs of EMI learners
His recent scholarship has focused on stance features in marketing discourse and student writing, as well as broader investigations into educational gain and the impact of AI in EAP contexts. He is engaged in long-term collaborative scholarship projects on EAP leadership, management, and pedagogical innovation.
Clark Girdlestone is a member of BALEAP and the Higher Education Academy (HEA). He holds an MA in TEAP (Distinction), PGCE with QTS, CELTA, and a BA in English Language. He provides personal tutoring and contributes to curriculum development and delivery across multiple levels, including International Foundation Year (STEM), Academic English for Postgraduate Studies, and specialized courses in Business and Marketing.
Professional Memberships:
- BALEAP
- Higher Education Academy (HEA)
He has previously co-led academic programmes such as Academic English for Postgraduate Studies Level 2 and the Language for Marketing summer pre-sessional. His work bridges pedagogy, research, and academic support, aiming to enhance student autonomy and academic success in higher education contexts.
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