•   Effective Writing in English R0079-3005 01.09.2020-18.12.2020  5 credits  (CCC220SY, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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
    Teacher in charge

    Matti Karhumäki

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    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

    Teaching methods

    Online implementation through Optima

    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

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Timing

    01.09.2020 - 18.12.2020

    Enrollment period

    18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020

    Group(s)
    • CCC220SY
    • TOY220SY
    Seats

    30 - 40

    Unit

    Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)

    Teacher(s)

    Matti Karhumäki

    Further information for students

    Prerequisites:
    Students should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

    Programme(s)

    Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

    Campus

    Laurea Virtual Campus

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    -

    Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

    -

    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

    Internationality

    -

    Students workload

    Total workload: 135h

    Location and time

    Online studying through Optima