Effective Writing in English (5 op)

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

Aika ja paikka

Course begins the week of September 9th (week 37) and finishes by 13th December (week 50).

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.

Toteutustapa

Online implementation through Optima.
Students complete three - four writing assignments during the study unit.
Peer and teacher feedback is given on intermediate drafts of written work.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

The exact dates to be announced later.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

135h

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Lisätiedot

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