Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

- Produce clear and structured language for an academic text
- Apply discourse conventions common to academic writing in English
- Revise aspects of their writing to improve readability
- Apply strategies for editing texts, based on feedback

Credits: 3

Schedule: 24.04.2023 - 09.06.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heli Dahlin

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): C1

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:

  Successful participation requires that you have a research topic, have begun your research, and have already produced at least 2 to 3 pages (1200 to 1500 words) of thesis text by the beginning of the course.

  This course covers academic writing as part of the investigative research-based reading and writing process for the scholarly field of art. It carries students through a writing process for creating a clear, well-structured text.

  During the course, students work to improve their academic texts as they apply writing skills and techniques introduced in the course, such as structuring a text (for increasing readability), integrating citations and applying appropriate citing conventions, applying linguistic methods of argumentation, and reviewing sentence form and function as well as other writing mechanics (as needed).

  The course also introduces some online tools that help with writing in English. In addition, students collaborate on writing where giving and receiving peer feedback is an essential component.

  Working Life Skills:
  Knowledge of research in own field, skills in a foreign language, written communication, information retrieval skills, working independently, critical thinking skills, practical application of theories, team working skills, lifelong learning skills, self-confidence, analytical skills, time management, and self-awareness.

  Prerequisites: Students are expected to submit 2 to 3 pages (1200 to 1500 words) of (draft) thesis text prior to the start of the course (not the thesis proposal but part of a chapter of the thesis).

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  - Assignments and quizzes 30%
  - Active participation in peer reviews 20%
  - Active participation in final feedback sessions 10%
  - Final paper 40%
  - Regular attendance (=80%) 4/5 workshops

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  81 h (Small-group instruction 16 to 36 h + guided independent work 45 to 65 h)

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Some iterations of the course might be held entirely online. Please check Sisu for further information.

  Teaching Language : English

  Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
  2022-2023 Autumn II
  2022-2023 Spring III
  2022-2023 Spring IV
  2022-2023 Spring V
  2023-2024 Autumn I
  2023-2024 Autumn II
  2023-2024 Spring III
  2023-2024 Spring IV
  2023-2024 Spring V

  Enrollment :

  Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits, expected date of submitting their thesis for evaluation, and whether the course is part of their Master's thesis seminar.

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