Oral Academic Discourse Socialization in Graduate Education

Academic Discourse Socialization (ADS) refers to the processes through which newcomers, particularly graduate students, integrate into their academic communities. Academic Discourse Socialization (ADS) has been extensively studied in both written and oral contexts. This paper reviews oral ADS studies at the graduate level. The review shows that the research trends in oral ADS focus on themes, such as classroom participation, identity negotiation, power dynamics, disciplinary enculturation, and multimodal learning. These studies demonstrate that ADS is a dynamic and context-dependent process shaped by institutional, cultural, and individual factors. However, certain areas remain unexplored from the perspective of oral ADS, particularly in the exploration of digital platforms, interdisciplinary environments, and the intersection of ADS with social justice issues. The paper calls for future research studies on digital oral discourse, AI- driven feedback, and social justice dimensions in ADS.