Effective Writing in English (5 cr)
Code: R0079-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2019 - 07.04.2019
Timing
02.05.2019 - 31.08.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Otaniemi
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Matti Karhumäki
Teacher in charge
Matti Karhumäki
Groups
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CCC218SY
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- develop writing skills in general and academic contexts, including essays, summaries and reports
- write more accurately and with an awareness of the correct style and layout
- avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and using sources in the appropriate manner
- diagnose and remedy personal weaknesses in writing ability
Teaching methods
Online implementation through Optima
Location and time
Online studying through Optima
Learning materials and recommended literature
Study material in Optima
- Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge.
- Björk, L. & Räisänen, C. 1997. Academic writing. 2nd edition. Lund: Studentliteratur.
- McLean, S. 2010. Business English for Success. Arlington, Virginia: Saylor Academy.
- Teacher's material in Optima
Important dates
- The study unit is carried out between May and August.
Students workload
135h
Further information for students
Prerequisites:
Students should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
The study unit belongs to proficiency level II in complementary language courses at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. The evaluation is carried out on a scale from 0 (HYL) to 5 and is based on the Common European Framwork of Reference for Languages (the course is targeted at level C1).