AB-2-053 (0) - Academic Writing

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• 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
• 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

English

Compulsory

First

3

5 cr

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
Once you have completed the study unit you will
have (mention knowledge, skill, attitude)

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

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

Skill level C1 in the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.

English 2 (Academic Writing & Project) 2014-15
Academic Writing 2015-16

Attendance is mandatory.

• Lectures - 40 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 0 hours
• Practical exercises - 0 hours
• Small-group work - 0 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 35 hours
• Individual studies - 60 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Written and oral assignments as well as active participation in course activities (see the course itslearning page for more detailed description of assessment requirements).

Kimberley Nigel

Kimberley Nigel

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (23 students enrolled)

Until date 2023-12-31

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions