Academic discourse is the gateway not only to educational success but to worlds of imagination, discovery and accumulated wisdom. Understanding the nature of ac

Conversing with others has given insights to different perspectives, helped build ideas, and solve problems. Academic conversations push students to think and l

This volume reflects the emerging interest in cross-disciplinary variation in both spoken and written academic English, exploring the conventions and modes of p

This book introduces international students to the characteristics of legal education in the United States and helps them develop the linguistic, analytical, an

When educators actively support student-led classroom discussions, students develop essential critical-thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning ski