EAPP-S1-wk-1 English for Academic and Professional Purposes PDF
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This is a presentation about English for Academic and Professional Purposes, focusing on the elements of academic writing, including structure and evidence. The presentation also covers academic vocabulary and its use in different aspects of academic life, like textbooks, tests, and classrooms
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WELCOME TO English for Academic and Professional Purposes Academic and Professional Writing English for academic and professional purposes LEARNING OBJECTIVES Give importance in Differentiates language differentiati...
WELCOME TO English for Academic and Professional Purposes Academic and Professional Writing English for academic and professional purposes LEARNING OBJECTIVES Give importance in Differentiates language differentiating various 1. used in academic texts 3. languages used in academic from various disciplines. texts from various disciplines. Distinguish the general, specific, and 2. operational meaning 4. Appreciate language in enhancing one’s ability. of the language used in academic texts. WHAT IS ACADEMIC WRITING? Academic writing should Structure have clear Unlike fiction or journalistic writing, structure the overall structure of an academic text is formal and logical (Introduction, Body, Conclusion). It must be cohesive and possess a logically organized flow of ideas; this means that various parts are connected to form a unified whole. Facts Reason Evidence Examples Statistics Citations Opinions and arguments Critical Precise Balanced OBJECTIVE FORMAL Academic vocabulary is used in all academic disciplines to teach about the content of the discipline. Teaching academic language can be challenging because struggling readers and English learners do not always know the vocabulary used to learn specific academic terms or key concepts. Academic vocabulary represents the language demands of school (academics). Academic language includes language used in textbooks, in classrooms, on tests, and in each discipline. What have you learned?
