LCA-1001 - Expressing your Idea (o,w), Lecture, 15.4.2025-5.6.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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: 15.04.2025 - 05.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Susan Gamache

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:

    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

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided by teacher and students

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

     Priority is given to bachelor's students in the School of Arts. Students are considered for admission based on the number of attained credits.

    The course will be organized if there are at least 10 participants. The maximum group size is 20.

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