Concepedia

Concept

academic language

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757

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50K

Citations

1.3K

Authors

535

Institutions

About

Academic language is the specialized register of language employed in academic and educational settings for scholarly communication. It constitutes a distinct linguistic system characterized by specific vocabulary, grammatical structures, and discourse features. As a research concept, it investigates the linguistic properties and conventions that facilitate the precise, objective, and complex expression of ideas and knowledge across diverse academic disciplines. Key characteristics include domain-specific terminology, complex syntactic structures, formal tone, and adherence to disciplinary norms for argumentation and evidence. Its significance lies in enabling effective knowledge transmission, critical analysis, and the development of expertise within academic communities.

Top Authors

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PU

Vanderbilt University

EP

Vanderbilt University

MJ

University of Michigan

AL

University of California, Los Angeles

AM

University of Helsinki

Top Institutions

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Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand

The Open University

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Washington D.C., United States

The University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

The University of Adelaide

Adelaide, Australia