Effective Writing in English (5 cr)
Code: R0079-3005
General information
Enrollment
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Timing
01.09.2020 - 18.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
30 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Matti Karhumäki
Teacher in charge
Matti Karhumäki
Groups
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CCC220SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S20, Generic studies
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TOY220SY
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
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
Alternative completion methods of implementation
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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
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Important dates
- The study unit is carried out between September and December 2020
- The participants will be informed on practical arrangements in the beginning of the course
Forms of internationality
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Students workload
Total 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).
- The evaluation principles of the course can be found in Optima work space