LC-1111 - Online Writing Skills for Engineers 2 (w), Lecture, 13.9.2021-24.10.2021

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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: 13.09.2021 - 24.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Malachy Halpin

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B2

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Completion of weekly online exercises (15 %)

    - Assignments (45 %)

    - Final written product (40 %)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Independent work 26.5 h
    Feedback meeting with instructor 0.5 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided online by the teacher. Additional materials available at http://sana.aalto.fi/awe

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I,Spring III,Spring V

    2021-2022 Autumn I,Spring III,Spring V

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-1111

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    WebOodi. Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits.

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