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: 25.11.2024 - 13.12.2024
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:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 4
2024-2025 Module 5
2025-2026 Module 4
2025-2026 Module 5Registration:
The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.