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    Objective
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    Explain the different features of academic
    language
    Academic
    Language
    Academic language is the language
    used in the classroom and workplace,
    the language of text, the language
    assessments, the language of academic
    success and the language of power.
    Academic
    Language
    It may be used to refer to formal
    English rules, structure, and content for
    academic dialogue and text, and the
    communicative conventions that allow
    students to meet the demands of
    school environments.
    Academic
    English
    It is the language of the classroom, of
    academic disciplines (science, history,
    literary, analysis) of texts and
    literature, and of extended reasoned
    discourse. It is more abstract and
    decontextualized than conversational
    English.
    Why is academic language
    so important?

    Students who master academic


    language are more likely to be
    successful in academic and
    professional settings.
    Social
    Language
    Social language is the
    vocabulary that allows
    set of
    us to
    communicate with others in the
    context of regular daily
    conversations.
    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    In everyday interactions In textbooks, research


    in spoken/written form papers, conferences in
    spoken/written form
    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    For everyday Used in school/work


    conversation conversations
    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    Used to write to friends, Appropriate for written


    family, or for other papers, classwork,
    social purposes homework
    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    Very formal and more


    Informal, such as words
    sophisticated in its
    like ''cool,'' ''guy,''
    expressions, such as
    ''kidding'')
    words like ''appropriate,''
    ''studies,''
    ''implementation''
    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    Can use slang Don't use slang


    expressions
    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    Can be repetitive Uses a variety of terms


    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    Can use phrases Uses sentences


    Social Language vs. Academic Language

    Sentences don't follow Sentences begin with


    grammar conventions appropriate transitions,
    necessarily, with like, ''moreover'' or ''in
    phrases like, ''you're addition'')
    hungry?''
    Features of Academic
    Language
    1. Complexity. Complex ideas could be
    simplified using a simple language or
    commonly used idioms that are
    understandable to a specific target
    audience.

    Example: He studied hard because he


    wanted to go to medical school as he
    suffered from arthritis.
    Features of Academic
    Language
    2. Formality. Formal language is used
    rather than slang or informal language
    in Academic writing.

    Example: It is best to commence the


    electrolytic thickening in a silver acetate
    bath
    Features of Academic
    Language
    3. Precision. Facts and figures could be
    quoted from exact sources for further
    reference in Academic writing.

    Example: The turn of events depressed


    the victim based on the reported result
    of the investigation.
    Features of Academic
    Language
    4. Objectivity. Written language could
    provide more explicit or objective
    purpose of communication.

    Example: Research suggests that there


    is a discrepancy between theory and
    practice.
    Features of Academic
    Language
    5. Explicitness. Use of explicit or
    observable, clear and precise facts or objects
    rather than implicit, unclear, unspecified
    facts.

    Example: “This has sometimes led to


    disputes between religious and secular
    clergy, between orders and bishops. For
    example, in the Northern context, the
    previous bishop of Down and Connor, Dr.
    Philbin, refused for most of his period of
    Features of Academic
    Language
    6. Hedging. The use of linguistic
    devices to express hesitation or
    uncertainty as well as to demonstrate
    politeness and directness.

    Example: The lives they chose may


    seem overly ascetic and self-denying to
    most women today.
    Features of Academic
    Language
    7. Responsibility. Demonstrating an
    understanding of the source text,
    provide evidence and justification for,
    any claims made.

    Example: Based on the 2024 SWS


    Survey, 75% of Filipino children aged 7-
    9 years old are malnourished.
    Thank you!

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