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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #32971 Linguistic Turn
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In recent years history has experienced a 'linguistic turn' while literary studies have undergone a 'historical turn', making this combination of subjects stronger than ever. Knowledge of the past contextualises literary artefacts, while the forensic literary skills of the linguist are vital for interrogating historical documents. Historians have to be aware of genre, plot and rhetorical techniques in the creation both of their sources and their own arguments, while linguists need to appreciate the social and political concerns that are woven into literary works. This degree brings these two skill sets together.

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Option 1: "To introduce a new academic subject to us."

Explanation: The text discusses the merging of linguistic and literary studies, highlighting how this combination strengthens both fields. The author's aim is to present this integration as a new academic approach, emphasizing the importance of both disciplines working together. The phrase 'this degree brings these two skill sets together' supports this interpretation, indicating that the author is indeed introducing a new perspective on academic subjects.

Option 2: "To distinguish the two subjects in terms of academic importance."

Explanation: This option suggests that the author is focused on differentiating the subjects rather than combining them. However, the text emphasizes the synergy between linguistic and literary studies, indicating that the author sees them as complementary rather than distinct in importance.

Option 3: "To criticize the combination of the two subjects."

Explanation: This option misinterprets the author's intent. The text does not contain any critical language regarding the combination of the subjects; instead, it highlights their strengths when integrated. Therefore, this option contradicts the positive tone of the text.

Option 4: "To foresee a new academic trend."

Explanation: While the author discusses a shift in academic focus, this option implies a predictive stance rather than an explanatory one. The text does not suggest that the author is forecasting future trends but rather describing the current state of the integration between the two fields.

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