LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- Produce clear and structured language for an academic text in English
- 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: 02.09.2024 - 14.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matthew Billington
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 tools and practices that help with writing in English. In addition, students collaborate on writing exercises 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 have 2 to 3 pages (1200 to 1500 words) of (draft) thesis text to submit at 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, quizzes, and peer feedback activities 50%
- Active participation in final feedback session and peer review 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)
Some iterations of the course might be held entirely online. Please check SISU for further information.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Provided by the teacher and the students
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2024-2025 Autumn II
2024-2025 Spring III
2024-2025 Spring IV
2024-2025 Spring V
2025-2026 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn II
2025-2026 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IV
2025-2026 Spring VRegistration:
Priority is given to ARTS master's students. Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits and expected date of submitting their Master's thesis for evaluation.
The course will be organized if there are at least 10 participants. The maximum group size is 20.