The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
You acquire the tools necessary to succeed in
writing the thesis.
You know the writing process and the
prerequisites of structuring your research writing.
You know the conventions of writing style,
accuracy of English and technical
presentation.
The course supports the Seminar module.
To achieve this, you need to have a proficiency of
at least C1 in English according to the CEFR scale.
SDGs in focus:
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequalities
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will have
Knowledge - what you know
- familiarity with reading and handling academic text.
- academic writing conventions related to writing style and
form.
- familiarity with writing techniques, critique writing,
paraphrasing.
- structure of the thesis.
- principles of citation and referencing source material.
- language requirements of formal writing.
Skills - what you can do
- use source material to cite and reference in academic
writing
- demonstrate knowledge of writing requirements in
presenting a topic, motivating its significance and
presenting research aim and research questions.
- write a research proposal
- write a literature review
Attitude
- you are careful to follow the norms and
conventions of academic writing to complete the thesis
Course contents
Learning activities
Teaching and exercises in:
- writing a research proposal
- drafting an Introduction chapter
- writing a literature review, theoretical
framework
- formal academic style and grammatical form
- correcting and reviewing text
- APA referencing
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Skill level C1 in the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
Previous course names
English 2 (Academic Writing & Project) 2014-15
Academic Writing 2015-16
Additional information
Attendance is mandatory.
Study activities
- Lectures - 40 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 35 hours
- Individual studies - 60 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Written and oral assignments as well as active participation in course activities (see the course itslearning page for more detailed description of assessment requirements).
Teacher
Kimberley Nigel
Examiner
Kimberley Nigel
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until date 2024-05-31
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions