LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- write more competently in formal and informal genres
- express your opinions and ideas in written and spoken communication
- reflect on and implement the writing process from drafting to revision and final work
- apply principles of academic writing to produce sentences and paragraphs that are cohesive and easy to read
Credits: 3
Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 21.10.2021
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:
In this course, students choose between a number of modules to create an individualised path for developing their writing and spoken skills for art, design, and architecture. S
tudents work on a particular project or idea of their choosing which forms the basis of all the tasks in the course.
This course goes through the stages of generating and developing ideas, exploring points of views, researching, revising, structuring, and co-editing text.
The course may include elements of both creative and academic or professional writing, such as applications, analyses, and artist/designer statements.
The initial spoken exercises develop the student s knowledge and opinions on the project or idea.
The course continues by introducing formal text structure as well as cohesion and coherence.
Throughout the course, students collaborate with their peers through brainstorming, sharing ideas, developing argumentation, critiquing each other s writing, and giving feedback.
Working Life Skills:
Know-how related to my own field of studies, Job seeking skills, Foreign language skills, Skills related to working in international environment, Information retrieval skills, Written communication skills, Team work skills, Self-Awareness, Critical thinking skills, Analytical skills, Lifelong learning skills, Career planning skills, Job seeking skills, Self-confidence, Creativity and Time management.
Note: May vary depending on chosen modules.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Spoken Assignments 30%
Written Assignments 30%
Modules 30%
Continuous assessment of active contribution 10%
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
81 hrs (Small group instruction 16-32 hrs and guided independent work 49-65 hrs)
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Provided by teacher and students
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
This course fulfills the mandatory foreign language requirement for ARTS Bachelor studies with both written skills (w) and oral skills (o).
This course replaces LCA-1008 Writing in Art, Design & Architecture.
Please note that the course will be organised if a minimum of 10 people register for it.
Teaching Period:
2020 2021 Not taught
2021 2022 autumn I, spring III, spring V
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LCA-1001
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 registration (first come, first served).