LEARNING

MODULE
English for Academic and Professional
Purposes S2M1

Academic Language
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I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. determines the structure of a specific academic text CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-1

2. differentiates language used in academic texts from various disciplines CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-
Ia-c-2
3. paraphrases/ explains a text using one’s own words CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-7
4. summarizes the content of an academic text CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-9

 Overview

This module is solely prepared for you to access and to acquire lessons befitted in your grade level.
The exercises, drills and assessments are carefully made to suit your level of understanding. Indeed,
this learning resource is for you to fully comprehend the Language Used in Academic Texts from
various Disciplines. Independently, you are going to go through this module following its proper
sequence. Although you are going to do it alone, this is a guided lesson and instructions/directions
on how to do every activity is plotted for your convenience.

DISCUSSION

EXPLORE

Pre-test
A. Directions: Read the passages below. Then, identify whether each passage can be an academic
text or non-academic text. Write AT for academic text and NAT for non-academic text.
___________1. Just as the sun rises and peeps from the east, and as the
roosters of the neighborhood crow, the man gathered his be longings and left
his house.
___________2. When synthesizing information, a new understanding about
a topic is developed by using information from more than one source.
___________3. Depression is one of society’s prevailing issues that
requires attention. One’s mental health is as important as one’s physical
health.
___________4. I want to obtain answers to the questions that are swarming
in my mind. But, it seems everything in life is just a cycle of questions with no
answers in sight.
___________5. He saw the pure crystal water turned crimson red as the
monster devoured the victim. He cried for help but it was too late.
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 ___________6. Statistics show that the higher percentage of the population
prefer dogs over cats.
___________7. Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was warm enough to feel
comfortable in shorts. A nice breeze made the air feel fresh. The flowers
vibrated with color. It felt good to be alive.
___________8. Antibiotics are prescribed to fight infections. Sore throats,
earaches, and other symptoms may be caused by the growth of bacteria in
your body. As the antibiotics fight to destroy the bacteria, the bacteria struggle
to become stronger.

B. Directions: Read and examine an excerpt of a book review written by a Grade 11 student
for her Reading and Writing class.

...I don’t think that the author of the book gave justice to the characters. I was appalled
with the idea that Sienna died at the end. It was heart-breaking. I cried my heart out as I
finished reading the book. The book became my new favorite and I don’t think I will be
able to love another book as much as I love this one..

Questions:

1. Is her choice of words appropriate for a book review? Why or why not?

2. Point out 3 words that are inappropriate. Suggest a more appropriate alternative for each
word.

3. What do you think should she do to improve her writing task?

FIRM UP

Nature and Characteristics of an

Academic Text
An academic text is a reading material that provides information which include
concepts and theories that are related to the specific discipline.

The following are considered as academic texts:

Research Paper, Conference Paper, Feasibility Study,
Thesis/Dissertation, Reviews, Essay, Academic
Journals, Reports.

 Structure
Unlike fiction or journalistic
writing, 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.

 Tone

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 The overall tone refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of
writing. The arguments of others are fairly presented and with an appropriate narrative
tone. When presenting a position or argument that disagrees with one’s perspectives,
describe the argument accurately without loaded or biased language.

 Language

It is important to use unambiguous language. Clear topic sentences

enable a reader to follow your line of thinking without difficulty. Formal language and
the third person point-of view should be used. Technical language appropriate to the area
of study may also be used, however it does not mean using “big words” just for the sake
of doing so.

 Citation
Citing sources in the body of the paper and providing a list of
references as either footnotes or endnotes is a very important aspect of an academic text.
It is essential to always acknowledge the source of any ideas, research findings, data, or
quoted text that have been used in a paper as a defense against allegations of plagiarism.

 Complexity

An academic text addresses complex issues that require higher-

order thinking skills to comprehend.

 Evidence-based Arguments

What is valued in an academic text is that opinions are based on a

sound understanding of the pertinent body of knowledge and academic debates that exist
within, and often external to a specific discipline.

 Thesis-driven

The starting point of an academic text is a particular perspective,

idea or position applied to the chosen research problem, such as establishing, proving, or
disproving solutions to the questions posed for the topic.

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 Academic Language
Academic Language refers to the oral, written, auditory, and visual language
proficiency required to learn effectively in schools and academic programs. It is also the
language used in classroom lessons, books, tests, and assignments. It is the language that
students are expected to learn and achieve fluency in.

Why is academic language so important?

- Students who master academic language are more likely to be
successful in academic and professional settings

What is difference between academic language and

social language?
Social language is the simple, informal language we use when
talking face to face with family members and friends. It allows
us to use contemporary or slang terms like “cool,” “awesome,”
or “dude.” We can also communicate feelings, needs, and
wants using symbolic hand gestures for drink, eat, hot, cold, hurt, or tired. Social language also
includes writing emails, friendly letters, and texts or retelling stories.

Academic language is different from everyday

social language. It is the vocabulary students or adults must learn to
succeed in the classroom or in the workplace. We use academic
language to describe and comprehend complex ideas, process higher-
order thinking, and understand abstract concepts. Academic language is
what students read in textbooks and on tests and what they hear during
instruction in the classroom. Students with limited or low academic
language skills are more than likely to have low academic performance
in classroom settings.

Some of the differences between social and academic language that students should look for
include:

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 ACTIVITY
DEEPEN

Post-test

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 A. Directions: Read the passages below. Then, identify whether each passage can be an
academic text or non-academic text. Write AT for academic text and NAT for non-
academic text.
___________1. .Just as the sun rises and peeps from the east, and as the roosters of the
neighborhood crow, the man gathered his be longings and left his
house.
___________2. When synthesizing information, a new understanding about a topic is
developed by using information from more than one source.
___________3. Depression is one of society’s prevailing issues that requires attention. One’s
mental health is as important as one’s physical health.
___________4. I want to obtain answers to the questions that are swarming in my mind. But,
it seems everything in life is just a cycle of questions with no answers
in sight.
___________5. He saw the pure crystal water turned crimson red as the monster devoured
the victim. He cried for help but it was too late.
___________6. Statistics show that the higher percentage of the population prefer dogs over
cats.
___________7. Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was warm enough to feel comfortable in
shorts. A nice breeze made the air feel fresh. The flowers vibrated with
color. It felt good to be alive.
___________8. Antibiotics are prescribed to fight infections. Sore throats, earaches, and
other symptoms may be caused by the growth of bacteria in your body.
As the antibiotics fight to destroy the bacteria, the bacteria struggle to
become stronger.

B. Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify whether each statement is true
or false. Write T if it is true and F if it is false
____1. An academic text should clearly state its thesis, argument or proposition.
____2. It is acceptable to include one’s judgment but should be supported by evidence
____3. Both academic and non-academic texts can be used to inform.
____4. Both academic and non-academic texts employ the use of informal language.
____5. Academic texts can use first person point-of-view and include one’s emotional
attachment to the topic.
____6. The language used in academic texts should be conversational.
____7. Language used in academic texts employ technical terms specific for each field and/or
discipline.
____8. Academic language should be objective, precise, impersonal and formal.
____9. Slangs and colloquialisms are used in academic texts.
____10. Students who master academic language are more likely to be successful in academic
and professional settings.

ASSESSMENT
TRANSFER

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A.
Directions: Using the criteria, evaluate the language of the following sample of academic texts
from various disciplines.

A. This essay intends to investigate whether there is a causal relationship between music
listened to and the mood of individuals. Additionally, it will seek to explore whether this
relationship is used in advertising to encourage people to spend money

B. A. This essay intends to investigate whether there is a causal relationship between music
listened to and the mood of individuals. Additionally, it will seek to explore whether this
relationship is used in advertising to encourage people to spend money

C. . The researcher found out that the male population has a higher chance of being hired
compared to the females. Eighty percent of the employers stated that since females are
privileged with maternity leave, they leave their work for some time resulting to a decline on
the overall production of the company. I think this is very judgmental on the part of the
employers. It goes against the Women Empowerment Movement. I strongly urged the
employers to rethink their choices because women are great workers.

D. This essay is focused on investigating the photo tactic responses of three different species of
fish that occupy different areas of an aquarium: danios (Danio rerio), which group near the
surface of the water, black skirt tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), which swim in the middle
of the tank, and kuhli loach (Pangio kuhlii), which swim near the bottom of tank. It is
anticipated that they will respond differently to light according to their niche with the tank.

E. This essay is focused on investigating the photo tactic responses of three different species of
fish that occupy different areas of an aquarium: danios (Danio rerio), which group near the
surface of the water, black skirt tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), which swim in the middle
of the tank, and kuhli loach (Pangio kuhlii), which swim near the bottom of tank. It is
anticipated that they will respond differently to light according to their niche with the tank.

Characteristics of Academic Language A B C D E

Does the text use a formal language? (Yes/No)
Is the language impersonal? (Yes/No)
Are the choice of words appropriate for an academic
text? (Yes/No)

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B. Directions: Using the Venn diagram, compare and contrast the characteristics of academic
texts from non-academic texts.

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 RESOURCES

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-academic-writing-and-non-
academic-writing/

https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/quotingsources/

http://bnvhsmodules.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EAPP-Module-1.pdf

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