UNIT 7 Migration
Part 9: Understanding the language point
Task 15: The following words are all used in the text in Part 3. Put a tick next to the eight that are most commonly used in academic writing. depressing
little
grandmother academic
despite forced images talked
focused majority training
illustration future positive
overwhelming problems
Task 16: Read the following information about the Academic Word List.
1. What is the Academic Word List? The Academic Word List (AWL) is a list of words which appear with high frequency in English-language academic texts. To identify these words, an analysis was done of academic journals, textbooks, course workbooks, laboratory manuals and course notes. The list was compiled following an analysis of over 3.5 million words of text.
2. How were the words chosen for the AWL? The words selected for the AWL are words which occur frequently in a range of academic subjects, including the arts (history, psychology, sociology, etc.), commerce (economics, marketing, management, etc.), law and the sciences (biology, computer science, mathematics, etc.). This means that the AWL is useful for all second-language learners studying in an English-speaking institution, regardless of their field of study. The AWL does not, however, include technical words which are specific to a given field. Nor does it contain words which are of general use and very high frequency.
3. How should I use the AWL? Wherever relevant, you should try to use words from the AWL if they make sense. Doing this will make your essays sound more academic and appropriate. You should not, however, just insert words from the AWL into your writing without thinking about it.
4. Where can I find more information about the AWL? Some useful links to find out more appear below:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/alzsh3/acvocab/ http://www.uefap.com/vocab/select/
awl.htm
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/awl-headwords
5. What are some example words that are in the AWL? The words below form Sublist 1 of the AWL.
analysis approach area assessment assume authority available benefit concept consistent constitutional context contract create data
definition derived distribution economic environment established estimate evidence export factors financial formula function identified income
indicate individual interpretation involved issues labour legal legislation major method occur percent period policy principle
procedure process required research response role section sector significant similar source specific structure theory variables
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