Axioms for English in a Technical Age.

Smith, D. B.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Axioms for English in a Technical Age.

Smith, D. B.

College English, v48 n6 p567-79 Oct 1986

Offers five axioms that express a philosophy of technical English and describe a perception of language use that is considerably different from that of literary English. Concludes that the study of English should include much more than just the study of literature. (SRT)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, English for Science and Technology, English Instruction, Expository Writing, Higher Education, Literature, Scientific and Technical Information, Technical Writing, Technological Literacy, Writing Instruction

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Language: English

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