Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) recognize the purposes and methodologies of various genres of academic writing; 2) adjust writing style depending on the audience and purpose; 3) use academically appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and format; 4) correctly proofread and edit written materials; and 5) locate tools and aids for self-development of writing skills.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 31.10.2022 - 18.11.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Beryl Pittman

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

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 aims to develop the kind of writing skills students will need during their university studies. The emphasis is on integrating source literature into argumentation in essays, reports and theses. Students will therefore practice developing thesis statements, as well as writing annotated bibliographies, article summaries and literature reviews. Special attention will be paid to academic style, including tone, voice, academic language, and the relationship between the writer and the audience.

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:

  Teaching Language : English

  Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Module 4
  2022-2023 Module 5
  2023-2024 Module 4
  2023-2024 Module 5

  Enrollment :

  The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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