INTEGRATING LINGUOCULTURAL ELEMENTS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Keywords:
academic writing, linguocultural approach, intercultural competence, higher education, writing skills, language and culture, pedagogyAbstract
In higher education, academic writing plays a vital role in shaping students’ intellectual development and professional identity. However, writing instruction that focuses solely on grammar and structure often neglects the cultural dimensions of communication.
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