This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What are some skills that have been identified in academic English by linguists Fillmore and Snow ... (Read 102 times)

Metfan725

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
on: Sep 14, 2018
What are some skills that have been identified in academic English by linguists Fillmore and Snow (2000)?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Cummins developed a theory that centers upon two concepts; cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) and basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS). Compare CALP and BICS.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

nanny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #1 on: Sep 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Answers will vary, but should include explanations discussed in the chapter
(i.e., summarize texts, analyze texts, extract meaning from texts, evaluate evidence and arguments presented in texts, and use grammatical devices for combining sentences into coherent and cohesive texts).

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Answers will vary, but should include a brief discussion of CALP and BICS and the similarities and differences between these two concepts.


Metfan725

  • Member
  • Posts: 552
Reply 2 on: Sep 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

cam1229

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Communication with non-english speaking patients Communication with non-english speaking patients
The medical assisting profession offers many settings in which to pursue your career. Good communica The medical assisting profession offers many settings in which to pursue your career. Good communica
Older people who exercise cognitive skills, like these chess players, retain those skills well into ... Older people who exercise cognitive skills, like these chess players, retain those skills well into ...
Lake-effect snow: Cold air over warm water Lake-effect snow: Cold air over warm water
The five skills of the element Collection of Information The five skills of the element Collection of Information
The Longevity of Motor Skills The Longevity of Motor Skills
Video: Resting membrane potential - electrical polarity and maintenance requirements

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library