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: 25.04.2023 - 08.06.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maurice Forget
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 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 texts.
The course includes elements of formal writing, e.g., formality and cohesion, as well as different academic and professional genres. The main spoken activity develops the student's knowledge and opinions on the project or idea through a formal student-led discussion. As well, a portion of the course allows students to choose between optional modules to create an individualised path for developing their writing and spoken skills for art, design, and architecture.
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:
Spoken communication skills, Written communication skills, Team work skills, Self-Awareness, Critical thinking skills, Job seeking skills, Foreign language skills, Skills related to working in an international environment, Information retrieval skills, Analytical skills, Lifelong learning 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 20%
Written Assignments 40%
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
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2022-2023 Spring III
2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Autumn I
2023-2024 Spring III
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for Courses: In the academic years 2022-2024, registration for courses will take place in Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). Students are considered for admission based on the number of attained credits.