Myth or Not?
To succeed in graduate school, you must strive to be a native speaker of English.
Myth
What are all of the components of the linguistic dimension of academic English?
Phonological, lexical, grammatical, sociolinguistic, and discourse
Instead of developing their academic language, Flores argues that we should help students build their _____________.
Language architecture
Where did Sarah receive her bachelor's degree in communication?
University of Ottawa
Watching a movie with English subtitles can help develop your listening skills.
Not a myth
What does higher order thinking look like when reading?
Interpreting, evaluating, and synthesizing the claims and citations of a reading
What does the example of Pokemon cards demonstrate?
We do not always dichotomize language, so why must we distinguish between academic and nonacademic language?
What is Sandy's MBTI type?
INFJ
Teaching academic English involves teaching content-specific vocabulary.
Myth
The idea that empirical research is valued more than anecdotal information is an example of a __________ in North American academia.
Value
What are raciolinguistic ideologies?
These are representations of the language practices of racially minoritized communities as inherently deficient, even when evidence shows otherwise.
She is allergic to cats (but is currently undergoing desensitization treatment)
It is useful to bring in your knowledge of other languages when acquiring academic English.
Not a myth
What is developing one's metalinguistic awareness particularly useful for?
Revising and editing
What is Flores' warning about adopting a language architecture approach to teaching?
It is not only about becoming critically aware about language; it also involves confronting broader political and economic issues.
What are the two main areas of interests for Iris as she has entered this program?
Vygotsky's sociocultural theory and intercultural communicative competence