Thursday, 13 March 2008

Glossary of Academic Terms

I wrote the post below in normal English but I could also have written it in 'Merkin. Here's some of the differences I've noticed:






















American English
college (abstract)undergraduate education
grad schoolpostgraduate education
college (concrete)institution that awards only undergraduate degrees
universityinstitution that also awards postgraduate degrees
commencement graduation
regaliaacademic dress
diplomatestamur
B.S., M.S.B.Sc., M.Sc.
M.D.M.B. B.S. or M.B. B.Ch.
J.D.L.L.B.
dissertationdoctoral thesis
facultyacademic staff
staffadministrative staff
school e.g. School of Businessfaculty e.g. Faculty of Science
department e.g. Philosophy Departmentschool e.g. School of Philosophy
department chairhead of school
professorlecturer of any rank
assistant professoruntenured lecturer
discussion sectiontutorial
letter grades: A, B, C, D, Fgrades: high distinction, distinction, credit, pass, fail
Fraternity/Sororitycombined residence hall and drinking club
proctorto invigilate

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