Credits: 3
Schedule: 26.02.2019 - 09.04.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Jaana Suviniitty
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Provided on demand
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- write about concepts related to art, design and architecture
- demonstrate the stages of writing from inspiration to revision and final work
- construct sentences and paragraphs that are cohesive and easy to read
- write both formal and informal texts
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course introduces written communication principles and strategies that are applicable to professional and academic purposes and is at the same time integrated with a content course. Students develop their skills in producing texts related to art, design and architecture. The course tasks might cover creative and/or academic or professional writing and involve both formal and informal writing. Throughout the course, students collaborate with their peers through brainstorming, sharing ideas, responding to each other’s writing, and giving feedback.
Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
- Continuous assessment of active contribution 10%
- Course assignments 20%
- Written assignments 70%
Note: 80% attendance required.
Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
81 h (Small group instruction 24-36 h + independent work 45-57 h)
Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Provided by the teacher
Substitutes for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
02086 Writing Inspirations
Course Homepage (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LCA-1012
CEFR level (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
B2 or higher
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0 - 5
Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
WebOodi
Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course only fulfils the university foreign language requirement for written skills (w).
Please note that the course will be organised if a minimum of 10 people register for it.
- Teacher: Weston John