Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
- identify and apply typical patterns for organising information within a text, such as topic sentences, the problem-solution pattern, and extended definitions
- use topic sentences and other cohesive strategies to write reader-friendly documents and paragraphs
Credits: 1
Schedule: 11.01.2021 - 21.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Susan Gamache, Anya Siddiqi
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anya Siddiqi
Contact information for the course (valid 08.12.2020-21.12.2112):
Teacher: Anya Siddiqi
anya.siddiqi@aalto.fi
tel. no. 050 597 4455 (feel free to contact via WhatsApp or Telegram on this number)
CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
B2
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course introduces typical patterns and strategies for organising paragraphs and documents for professional and academic purposes, such as
- topic sentences and paragraphing
- types of definitions
- problem-solution pattern
During the course, students analyse short texts and complete online exercises. Students also apply a process approach to writing a short professional type of document related to their own field of study. To enhance the readability of their texts, students apply organisational patterns, such as problem-solution, extended definition and topic sentences, as well as employ other writing principles that render comprehension of sentences and paragraphs easier. In addition, students give and receive constructive feedback on their work (peer feedback) as well as receive feedback from the instructor. Each commented version is revised accordingly.Working Life Skills: Know-how related to own field of studies, Skills in a foreign language, Skills related to working in an international environment, Information retrieval skills, Written communication, Self-awareness, Analytical skills, and Lifelong learning skills.
Applies in this implementation:
This course is especially useful to take after/before or in tandem with LC-1120 Online Persuasive Presentations (1 ECTS) as you can use the same topic for the main written assignment in this course (a feasibility report).
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Completion of weekly online exercises (15 %)
- Assignments (45 %)
- Final written product (40 %)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Independent work 26.5 h
Feedback meeting with instructor 0.5 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Provided online by the teacher. Additional materials available at http://sana.aalto.fi/awe
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Partially replaces LC-1113, LC-1114, LC-1115, LC-1117, LC-1121
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
LC-1110 Writing Skills for Engineers 1 completed.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi. Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits.
Applies in this implementation:
This course is part of one of the 3 ECTs combo packages: LC-1110 (w, 1 cr) + LC-1111 (w, 1 cr) + LC-1120 (o, 1 cr) = 3 cr. Although you can do the oral module (LC-1120) at any stage, LC-1110 (w) must be completed BEFORE taking LC-1111 (w).
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course partially fulfills (1:3 cr) the university regulations on foreign language studies for written skills. Note: This course requires a minimum enrollment of 10 students.
Applies in this implementation:
This course is part of one of the 3 ECTs combo packages: LC-1110 (w, 1 cr) + LC-1111 (w, 1 cr) + LC-1120 (o, 1 cr) = 3 cr. Although you can do the oral module (LC-1120) at any stage, LC-1110 (w) must be completed BEFORE taking LC-1111 (w).
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Note that although this course is 99% online, there will be face-to-face (Zoom) feedback sessions during Week 5 of the course. The teacher is also happy to arrange a Zoom meeting at any point of the course if you need to discuss anything regarding the course.
- Teacher: Humphries Laura
- Teacher: Räsänen Anya