University Students Use of Academic Vocabulary in the BA in English and English Teaching
This article examines the amount of academic vocabulary used by fourth year students in a B.A. in English and B.A. English Teaching. The writer explains how academic vocabulary can be measured and the benefits it provides. This article contains a brief analysis of academic vocabulary used in 46 fin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad de Costa Rica
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Revista de Lenguas Modernas |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rlm/article/view/38987 |
| Summary: | This article examines the amount of academic vocabulary used by fourth year students in a B.A. in English and B.A. English Teaching. The writer explains how academic vocabulary can be measured and the benefits it provides. This article contains a brief analysis of academic vocabulary used in 46 final research papers. Based on these results, the writer explains that, although students display a good range of academic vocabulary, curriculum programs should incorporate a tangible and substantial vocabulary teaching component.
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| ISSN: | 1659-1933 2215-5643 |