Academic English Language (2 op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/hylätty

Tavoitteet

After the study module, students are able to use academic English accurately, effectively, and with confidence. Students have developed skills required for academic study, including language accuracy, authenticity and avoiding plagiarism, note-taking, essay-writing, preparing and giving presentations considering the multicultural audience background, reporting, critically searching, choosing and using scientific sources, while at the same time developing time management and clear and logical organizational skills.

Sisältö

Part 1: the writing process (effective reading, finding suitable sources, developing critical approaches to reading, avoiding plagiarism, planning, finding key points and note-making, paraphrasing, summarizing, references, combining sources, organizing paragraphs, introductions and conclusions, re-writing and proof-reading).
Part 2: elements of writing (argument and discussion, cause and effect, cohesion, comparison, examples, numbers, problems and solutions, style, visual information, working in groups).
Part 3: accuracy in writing and writing models (reports, case studies, literature reviews etc.)

Aika ja paikka

Teams & luokka

Oppimateriaalit

online materials, Academic Writing- books

Opetusmenetelmät

verkko-opetusta, moodle-tehtäviä

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

moodle-tehtävät

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Pass: The student does all the work required and returns the assignments by the deadline indicated at the beginning of the course.
Fail: The student does not return the assignments and does not do the work required.