АКАДЕМИЧЕСКАЯ СЛОВАРЬ: КАК ЕЕ ПРЕПОДАВАТЬ И ИЗУЧАТЬ

Аннотация

Academic vocabulary is considered the most important factor in increasing learners’ lexical competence, critical thinking, and making decisions, mainly at primary school, secondary school, and university. Therefore, there have already been numerous investigations related to this topic. However, when it comes to teaching and studying academic vocabulary in the education system, there would be some problems about what kinds of instructions should be utilized by educators and what sorts of methods are proper for learners. Moreover, not only native students but also international university students might face difficulties with studying and understanding English academic vocabulary. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to shed more light on the importance, facilitations of academic vocabulary in the teaching and studying process by reviewing what have been found previously, through analysis of theoretical frameworks. The paper will also focus on how to teach academic vocabulary to adult EFL and ESL learners at intermediate level and also secondary school ELL learners. Key words: Academic vocabulary; lexical competence; critical thinking. АКАДЕМИЧЕСКАЯ СЛОВАРЬ: КАК ЕЕ ПРЕПОДАВАТЬ И ИЗУЧАТЬ Аннотация. Академическая лексика считается важнейшим фактором повышения лексической компетентности учащихся, критического мышления и принятия решений, главным образом в начальной, средней школе и университете. Поэтому уже было проведено множество расследований, связанных с этой темой. Однако когда дело доходит до преподавания и изучения академической лексики в системе образования, могут возникнуть некоторые проблемы с тем, какие инструкции должны использовать преподаватели и какие методы подходят учащимся. Более того, не только местные студенты, но и иностранные студенты могут столкнуться с трудностями в изучении и понимании английской академической лексики. Таким образом, цель статьи - пролить больше света на важность и облегчение использования академической лексики в процессе преподавания и обучения путем обзора того, что было обнаружено ранее, посредством анализа теоретических основ. В документе также основное внимание будет уделено тому, как преподавать академическую лексику взрослым учащимся EFL и ESL на среднем уровне, а также учащимся ELL в средней школе. Ключевые слова: академическая лексика; лексическая компетентность; критическое мышление. Academic vocabulary refers to the set of words that are linked to academic discourse and can be utilized in many disciplines. According to what Nation (2001, p.4) claims, academic vocabulary is variously known as "useful scientific vocabulary, sub-technical vocabulary, semi- technical vocabulary, specialized non-technical lexis, and frame words". Paquot (2010) depicts academic vocabulary as being "a set of alternatives to refer to those activities that characterize academic work, organize scientific discourse, and organize the rhetoric of academic texts" (p. 28). 7 9 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2023 VOLUME 2 / ISSUE 9 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ However, these definitions are general and do not specify what constitutes academic vocabulary. Baumann (2010) defines academic vocabulary as "the complex process for learners who encounter the words when they read real informational text". Meanwhile, some authors define the definition of the academic vocabulary differently, based on the source and context in which the term is used. In accordance with what has been suggested by Gottlieb, Carnuccio, Ernst-Slavit & Katz (2006) academic vocabulary is "utilized to acquire a new or deeper understanding of content related to the core of curriculum areas and communicate that understanding to others. Students must also utilize it to effectively participate in the classroom environment" (p. 7). Besides, we need to understand how much academic vocabulary plays an essential role in a student’s academic achievement. Because the stronger a student’s vocabulary skills, the more likely they may succeed. Academic vocabulary is vital to succeeding in an academic career, so it needs to be taught and studied (Nushi, M. 2016). Furthermore, on the importance of vocabulary knowledge, Nation (2010) also claims that learning English vocabulary, especially academic vocabulary, is one of the most essential tasks encountered by English learners. Alternatively, Harmon, Hedrick, and Wood (2005) have emphasized that if students are not familiar with vocabulary in their professions, they do not become masters of their field. These authors have linked the importance of academic vocabulary to an academic career. However, some other writers think that another aspect of the importance of academic vocabulary is based on academic experience. According to Friedberg, Mitchell, and Brooke (2006), "in order to obtain knowledge through independent reading and participate in meaningful discussion in the classroom, students must master the complex words and phrases that characterize t