Learn about academic style in English, principles of referencing, and how to write effectively for assignments. Understand the functions of academic style, such as clear communication and showcasing membership in the academic community. Explore a paragraph analysis on making people work harder, iden

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Academic Language Demands and Supports are crucial in educational settings to ensure comprehension and usage of language by students. This content discusses embedding language demands in lesson plans, providing language supports, and peer review activities to enhance academic language skills. The fo

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CAPC, the Curriculum and Academic Policies Council, is a faculty legislative body responsible for recommending changes to academic policies and curriculum. Governed by bylaws, CAPC conducts elections, engages in decision-making processes, and has various committees and subcommittees dedicated to spe

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Understanding context is crucial in discourse analysis as it helps interpret the meaning of words based on physical, social, and psychological factors, as well as the temporal and spatial dimensions of communication. Three key types of context include situational, background knowledge, and co-textua

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Divanto our comprehensive guide to all things PTE Academic test date 2024! Whether you're aiming to study abroad or advance your career, PTE Academic, conducted by Pearson PLC Group, stands out as a leading digital English language test.\n\n\n\nPTE Academic assesses your skills in listening, readin

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Explore the role of language in everyday life, the principles of Systemic Functional Linguistics, and the application of discourse analysis in translation. Delve into the Hallidayan model of language and discourse, examining genre, register, sociocultural environment, and more.

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Academic writing doesn't require you to abandon your unique voice. It's about finding a balance between everyday language and academic tone. Avoiding convoluted writing is key to engaging readers. Blending colloquial and academic styles can enhance clarity and audience understanding, making complex

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Discourse analysis involves examining larger language units beyond sentences, such as conversations, lectures, and written texts, to understand their coherent meaning and purpose within specific contexts. Emerging in the 1970s, this field shifts focus from idealized language structures to the intera

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Analyzing the discourse surrounding gender and migration in British newspapers, this study delves into the portrayal of migrants as the "Other" in media coverage. Focusing on UK national newspapers, the research examines spikes in media attention post-Brexit referendum and explores the intersection

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This collection provides detailed information about the Office of the Registrar's responsibilities, academic processes, policies, contact emails, office location, and graduate attributes for the academic year 2021-2022 at Nazarbayev University. From managing academic leave to graduation ceremonies,

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Explore the essential elements of academic writing, such as formality, clarity, precision, and objectivity. Learn to use formal English, avoid slang, and maintain an impersonal tone. Discover tips for clearer and more concise writing, along with techniques for rewriting sentences in an academic styl

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Explore the concepts of substitution, ellipsis, and cohesion in discourse grammar through examples and explanations. Discover how elements like nominal, verbal, and clausal substitutes, as well as ellipsis, play a vital role in creating cohesive patterns in language usage.

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Explore the importance of discourse markers in writing, such as linking words, sequencing words, illustrating phrases, cause and effect indicators, comparing terms, qualifying conjunctions, contrasting transitions, and emphasizing expressions. Understand how these tools help create cohesion, guide r

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Discourse analysis involves examining language beyond grammar rules, focusing on formal links within sentences and contextual connections outside of language. Guy Cook discusses how formal features shape discourse meaning and how verb forms influence sentence coherence. The use of parallelism in spe

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This lesson focuses on civil discourse online through a class debate about whether there should be homework assignments in school. Students engage in a structured Twitter debate, showcasing pros and cons in a respectful manner. Reflections on the debate encourage understanding differing viewpoints a

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Recent discourse-based perspectives on grammar discuss how linguistic items exhibit diverse patterns when analyzed within longer texts. Scholars like Hughes, McCarthy, Halliday, and Hassan emphasize the cohesion and unity of texture in text through grammar and vocabulary patterns, connecting meaning

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Academic writing is a formal style of writing with specific characteristics such as accuracy, brevity, and clarity. Understanding academic style is crucial for success in your course as it reflects your engagement with the content. Successful academic writers read, learn new vocabulary, and have a s

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Pragmatics explores the relationship between language and the world, while discourse is seen as an interactive totality. Rank structures, as in linguistics, help analyze the grammar of sentences. The Birmingham School of Discourse Analysis pioneered influential studies in this field, focusing on sch

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Classroom discussions play a vital role in improving students' conceptual understanding, communication skills, and thinking processes. By engaging students in active discourse, teachers can foster an environment that encourages critical thinking, idea expression, and effective communication. The fiv

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The research discusses the centrality of international student mobility in Luxembourg's higher education policy discourse, emphasizing key aspects such as the analysis of student mobility, future vision, labor market dynamics, and geographic embeddedness. It delves into the factors influencing inter

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Discourse analysis is the study of language in use within its social context. It involves analyzing written or spoken language to understand how it is employed in real-life situations. This research method focuses on the purposes and effects of language, cultural conventions, communication of values

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Discourse analysis, a method for analyzing connected speech or writing, was first coined by Zelling Harris in 1952. The term "discourse" has varied meanings and has its roots in Latin. It encompasses extended language units that have unity and purpose. Discourse is one of the four language systems a

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Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is the study of language use in social contexts, integrating social theories with discourse analysis methods. Originating in the 1970s as Critical Linguistics (CL), CDA evolved to focus on how language reflects and shapes social meaning. The relationship between CL

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An exploration of the power of texts, literary criticism, and Orientalism as discourse, focusing on Edward Said and Stuart Hall's contributions. The discussion delves into how texts shape our understanding of the world and the implications of Orientalist representations on the East. The analysis hig

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Exploring high-frequency features like chunking and vague category marking in academic speaking, and how these manifest from conversational habits. Analysis includes 3-word and 4-word chunks commonly found in academic conversations. The comparison of academic versus social language use provides valu

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Public discourse plays a crucial role in shaping societal perceptions of diversity and integration. The Integration Foundation International Conference delved into communicative practices that both promote and hinder integration, emphasizing the responsibility of public communicators in constructing

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Explore the significance of context in analyzing grammar, syntax, and discourse in biblical Greek and Hebrew texts. Learn about the foundational elements, word order, Greek syntax basics, and the importance of discourse analysis. Delve into the definitions of grammar, syntax, and discourse, and unde

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Delve into the world of discourse analysis to uncover the intricate connections between written language, social contexts, and power dynamics. Explore topics such as text and discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, and the impact of unequal power relations on communication.

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This study explores changes in school mathematics discourse over the past three decades in England through high stakes GCSE examinations. It analyzes the impact of these changes on classroom practices and student mathematical engagement, emphasizing the role of language in shaping mathematical exper

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Explore the Words Yesterday and Today research project led by Prof. Tony McEnery from Lancaster University and Dr. Claire Dembry from Cambridge University Press. This project delves into language usage trends, linguistic analysis, and social media discourse. Join the conversation on Twitter with @Cl

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NLP research on discourse coherence explores relations between events and propositions expressed in text, with a focus on combining individual relations into complex coherence structures. The PDTB approach annotates low-level relations in corpora to derive emergent high-level structural representati

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Delve into the realm of discourse analysis focusing on the connection between language usage and social settings from the perspectives of linguistics, psychology, anthropology, and sociology. Explore the works of key figures like Dell Hymes, M.A.K. Halliday, and the contributions of semiotics and Fr

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Discourse Intonation (DI) in English language teaching focuses on the significance of intonation in conveying meaning within spoken discourse. It involves key components such as prominence, tone, key, and termination. DI can help students and teachers by providing a framework for analyzing intonatio

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This content explores various aspects of NLP including discourse analysis, parsing, rhetorical relations, and argumentative zoning. It delves into understanding text structures, relationships, and the use of different rhetorical devices. Examples and illustrations are provided to aid comprehension a

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Academic Integrity Board Game offers a fun and educational approach to understanding academic integrity. The game revolves around values like honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage, as defined by the International Center for Academic Integrity. Players set up the board, place

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Demagoguery in public discourse polarizes by simplifying complex issues into binary choices, encouraging ingroup/outgroup thinking and scapegoating. Motivism dismisses rational reasons for actions, attributing them to dark motives. Scapegoating projects responsibility onto outgroups, dehumanizing th

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Explore how Legitimation Code Theory (LCT) can help identify and explain the expectations for good academic paragraphs. Delve into practical activities and discussions regarding academic writing standards and the use of LCT in guiding student output. Gain insights into the nuances of academic discou

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Editors play a crucial role in setting the tone of academic discourse, enforcing ethical standards, and advancing technical standards in publishing. Avoiding desk rejection in academic publishing can significantly impact the acceptance of a paper, with an emphasis on the importance of writing qualit

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Schema theory in social science refers to the mental structures individuals use to organize knowledge and guide cognitive processes. This theory, prevalent in the 1980s, aids in interpreting and predicting the world by categorizing objects and events based on common elements. Schema theory in lingui

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This discourse analysis delves into the narrative structure and linguistic features of Judges 16:4-20 from the historical and hortatory discourse found in the biblical text. The analysis explores the usage of various verb forms, transitions, and narrative genres to uncover deeper insights into the t

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