Mostafa Saeedi - English Department, Ilam University, Iran
Reza Khany - English Department, Ilam University, Iran
Khalil Tazik - Department of General Courses, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

English academic vocabulary is significant for learning and teaching academic reading comprehension and writing skills for both native and non-native speakers. Hence, it is essential for academics including researchers, teachers, learners, material developers, and syllabus designers to know what has been done on academic word list development. This implies a systematic review. The current systematic review tended to identify, describe, appraise, and synthesize main themes and sub-themes as well as applications and implications of academic word list development from ۲۰۰۰ to ۲۰۲۰. Overall, ۶۰ studies met the established criteria. Different themes and sub-themes were identified. Also, applications and implications were categorized based on their main themes. Limitations, suggestions for further study, and implications were also discussed.

Academic Vocabulary, Systematic Review, Themes and Sub-Themes, Academic Word Lists