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Academic language should include slang and colloquial expressions.
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose in reading an academic text? (Select all that apply)
What is an academic text?
A written language that provides information related to a particular discipline.
Match the characteristics of academic language with their descriptions:
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Students who master academic language are less likely to be successful in academic settings.
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An academic text requires less concentration and focus compared to other texts.
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What should academic language be?
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Identify whether the following statement is academic (A) or non-academic (N): 'In his reverie he remembers how nature marked the season it happened.'
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A magazine is considered an academic text.
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What is the difference between social language and academic language?
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Study Notes
Academic Text
- An academic text conveys information with ideas and concepts linked to a specific discipline.
- Examples include essays, research papers, reports, projects, articles, theses, and dissertations.
Purposes in Reading an Academic Text
- Locate the main idea.
- Scan for specific information.
- Identify gaps in current studies.
- Connect new ideas to existing knowledge.
- Gain additional information pieces.
- Support writing assignments.
- Deepen understanding of the topic.
Academic Language
- Academic language enables students to engage in school-related tasks.
- Comprises discipline-specific vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical conventions.
Characteristics of Academic Language
- Formal: Avoids conversational or casual tones; exclude colloquialisms, slang, or journalistic expressions.
- Objective: Maintains neutrality; focuses on facts and evidence instead of personal feelings.
- Impersonal: Uses third-person constructions, avoiding personal pronouns like "I" and "we" to enhance objectivity.
Academic vs. Non-Academic Language
- Distinction between conversational and academic language is context-dependent.
- Academic language contributes to higher success rates in academic and professional environments.
- Academic texts utilize complex jargon but focus on clarity and precision.
- Requires concentration and focus, contradicting the idea that less effort is needed.
True or False Statements
- Mastering academic language enhances success in academic and professional settings (True).
- Academic text often uses complex jargon to promote understanding (False).
- Academic texts express certainty through precise language (True).
- Both academic and non-academic texts serve different purposes (True).
- Reading academic texts can aid in acquiring new knowledge (True).
- Academic texts necessitate lesser focus due to simpler terms (False).
- Academic texts stimulate informed discussions on various issues (True).
- Magazines are classified as academic texts (False).
- Academic language aims for objectivity and precision in communication (True).
Assignment: Study the Difference
- Contrast between social language and academic language in terms of formality, complexity, and purpose.
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Description
Test your understanding of academic language with this quiz that focuses on key terms and concepts from various disciplines. You'll encounter jumbled words related to formal and objective language used in academic texts. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their academic writing skills.
