Academic Disciplines

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person's area of expertise, interest, or control

  • As an expert in tax law, her bailiwick is navigating complex tax codes for her clients.
  • In the world of fashion, his bailiwick is designing trendy streetwear.
  • When it comes to gaming, her bailiwick is speedrunning classic RPGs.
  • His bailiwick is finding innovative solutions to challenging problems in the tech industry.

noun a college or university curriculum aimed at imparting general knowledge and developing general intellectual capacities, in contrast to a professional, vocational, or technical curriculum

  • The liberal arts curriculum includes a wide range of subjects such as literature, philosophy, and history.
  • I decided to major in liberal arts because I enjoy learning about different topics.
  • Some people think studying liberal arts is a waste of time, but I find it really interesting.
  • Exploring the liberal arts is like opening a door to a world of knowledge and creativity.

adjective relating to literature or written works, typically considered to be of high quality or intellectual value

  • The literary analysis of the novel focused on the use of symbolism and allegory.
  • I love reading literary classics like 'Pride and Prejudice' for fun.
  • That book is so lit, it's definitely a literary masterpiece.
  • Her words painted a literary picture that transported me to another world.

noun a particular area of study or professional activity in which someone has developed special skill or knowledge

  • The medical field offers various areas of specialization for doctors to choose from.
  • I heard Sarah is pursuing a specialization in marketing at university.
  • I'm thinking of going for a specialization in computer science, it's my jam.
  • In the world of business, finding your niche or specialization can set you apart from the competition.

noun a person who studies volcanoes and volcanic phenomena

  • The volcanologist conducted extensive research on the seismic activity of the volcano.
  • My friend is a volcanologist and gets to study cool stuff like lava and eruptions.
  • I heard that dude is a volcanologist, he must have a hot job!
  • Being a volcanologist is like being a detective of the Earth's fiery secrets.

noun a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth

  • I have an appointment with the periodontist next week to discuss my gum health.
  • I'm seeing the periodontist tomorrow for a check-up on my gums.
  • I gotta go to the periodontist to get my gums checked out.
  • The periodontist is like a dentist specialized in gum care.

CSE

noun Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is a field of study that focuses on computers and technology.

  • The CSE department at the university offers a wide range of courses in computer science and engineering.
  • I'm thinking of majoring in CSE because I love working with computers.
  • CSE is where all the tech wizards hang out.
  • In the world of technology, CSE is the backbone that supports all the innovation.