academic circles
University intellectual networks
Academic circles refers to the community of scholars, researchers, and professors at universities and other institutions of higher learning: The theory gained acceptance in academic circles before reaching the general public.
The phrase emphasizes the social and professional networks through which ideas circulate among academics, often implying a world somewhat removed from everyday concerns.
- humanitiesStudy of culture
- collegialityRespectful cooperation among peers
- universityHigher education institution
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- peer reviewExpert evaluation before publication
peer reviewed · publishing · department · faculty · faculty lounge · professional societies · alumni associations · tenure system · tenure track · publish or perish · grant writing · ivory tower · collaboration · social sciences · theorizing · lecturing · debate · graduate school
- academiaprofessors, universities, graduation cap, biology department, professor
- intellectualsscholar, intellectual, thinker, philosopher, professor
- Shakespeare WorldGlobe Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespearean festivals
- social spheressubcultures, online communities, countercultures
academic circlesindustry
Economic production sector
business community · Wall Street · Silicon Valley · professional practice · practitioners
academic circlescommon parlance
Ordinary, informal speech patterns
popular opinion · everyday life · the masses · grassroots movements
academic circlesshop floor
Industrial production workspace
blue-collar work · manual labor · street level · boots on the ground · grassroots
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