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Effective Writing in English (5 cr)

Code: R0079-3006

General information


Enrollment

05.04.2021 - 11.04.2021

Timing

01.05.2021 - 31.08.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, liko

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

Scheduling groups

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)

Groups

  • CCC220SY
    Complementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S20, Generic studies
  • TOY220SY

Small groups

  • Pienryhmä 1

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

- The course is conducted as an online implementation through Canvas work space (no set lectures).
- The study method is independent study (written assignments & process writing) and teacher's individual feedback.
- The work space will be accessible by the beginning of the course (at the latest one week before the course starts).

Learning materials and recommended literature

- Study material in Canvas
- Related material:
* 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.

Important dates

- The study unit is carried out in spring 2021 (between May and August).
- The participants will be informed on practical arrangements in the beginning of the course.

Students workload

- Total workload: approximately 135 hours

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 are published in Canvas work space.