Effective Writing in English (5op)

Tavoitteet

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

Toteutustapa

Online implementation through Optima

Aika ja paikka

Online studying through Optima

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

- The study unit is carried out between May and August 2020

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

135h

Lisätiedot

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

Arviointiasteikko

H-5