T3.C1.7 | Language Used in Academic Texts | Interaction

​At the end of this lesson, revisit your answer then see if you should change or retain it.

​While watching films, you may have observed some characters, depending on their profession, use certain terms that are not spoken nor written by the average person. 

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​Choose your desired field:

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​A. Medicine

B. Law

C. Journalism

D. Business

​Once you have made your decision, contribute a term used specifically for the field you have chosen.

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No repetition of terms, please.

​Include the meaning, and use it in your own sentence. Refer to the following format:

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A. Term: < >

B. Meaning: < >

C. Sentence​: < .>

​Post your work to the page on the next slide.​​

​In the language and social science courses, everyday words are used; however, in the natural sciences and technical fields, a language specific to a certain discipline is used.

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Such language is called jargon.

​Jargon refers to the language of a certain profession or occupation.

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There are many types of jargon. The following list is not a complete one, though—there may be more out there.

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