AB-2-053

• International business 2013 - Degree thesis and methodology
• International business 2014 - Degree thesis and methodology
• International business 2015 - Degree thesis
• International business 2016 - Degree thesis

• 1 (2017-08-01 to 2017-10-22)
• 2 (2017-10-23 to 2017-12-31)

English

Compulsory

First

4

5 cr

The aim of the course is to equip students with the tools necessary to succeed in writing the thesis, i.e. to know the writing process and the prerequisites of sound research writing, style, structure, accuracy of English and technical presentation. The course therefore also supports the Seminars.

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
- demonstrate a command of writing techniques to achieve the writing purpose, and develop the content structure.
- write in stylistically appropriate and grammatically correct English.
- cite sources in the text correctly with a corresponding List of References.
- apply Arcada's Thesis Writing Guidelines to produce a technically well presented written project.
- correctly structure a written project report and apply the principles of academic writing.
- competently proofread the text for integrity, and correct errors in the language before final submission of the project.

Academic Writing:
Principles of researching, planning and outlining
Citing sources and listing references
Writing process
Structure - coherency and fluency - in writing
Writing techniques
Language and style
Drafting and revising
Technical presentation
Revision test based on course materials and Thesis Guide(*SEE BELOW).

Project:
Seminar presentation of research plan.
Extended written assignment (4,000 words) to be completed by the end of the course.

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

English 2 (Academic Writing & Project) 2014-15

• 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

To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
Examination 1 ....
Examination 2.... etc.
(examinations include written examination tests, demonstrations and presentations, reports and produktions, essays, and also presence at specified occasions)

The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows: ...

Kimberley Nigel

Kimberley Nigel

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

No limit (25 students enrolled)

Until date 2015-12-20

2017-08-14 to 2017-09-10