The Keys to Academic English by Hale & Basides - Palgrave Australia - Academic

Adrian, my best friend spanning some 35 years, has just written and produced his first book not long after achieving his doctoral degree. Whilst at dinner the other night he showed me the book. Words cannot fully describe my joy at this marker on his journey. I am VERY proud for him and of his achievements. He is one of those friends that you can share anything with and whether weeks, months pass by and in one case, a couple of years, it is just like picking up a conversation right where you left it off when we catch up. I am fortunate to have such a friend.

The Key to Academic English is, as its title suggests, an essential resource for anyone undertaking study that requires an understanding and appreciation of academic English. It is the product of 3 years of development and successful implementation at the authors’ university. The book starts with an introduction to the history of English and the forms of language and then goes on to guide the reader on how to plan and produce a successful essay. The book consists of two texts; a student text and a tutor support ‘manual’ with subject resources, exercises, subject frame and assessment-rubric templates. The text is not subject-specific and as such it can be used across a broad range of teaching disciplines and has no single philosophical tradition or frame as other texts tend to have. Key features: • Provides an overview of the English Language so that students can understand many of the complex systems at work in English grammar, spelling and usage. • Contains an introduction to language theories which allows students to develop an appreciation and knowledge of the ways in which registers, particularly the academic register, contain great potential for power. • Discussion questions are incorporated into the book to promote learning and understanding of the concepts discussed and a glossary is included at the end of the book for common terms and language for ease of reference. Contributors Adrian Hale and Helen Basides Adrian Hale is the unit coordinator for Analytical Reading and Writing for the faculty of Humanities and Communication Arts at the University of Western Sydney. Helen Basides is an Academic for the faculty of Humanities and Communication Arts at the University of Western Sydney. Table of Contents PART 1 Words Chapter 1 The History of English Chapter 2 Language, Literacy and Power Chapter 3 Grammar and Language Essentials Chapter 4 Critical Thinking PART 2 Writing Chapter 5 The Essay Chapter 6 Essay Writing Chapter 7 Research Chapter 8 Referencing and Citation Chapter 9 Style and Presentation Glossary