As an introduction to university writing, this course will take students through the necessary elements of writing for academic purposes: the process itself, its genres, features and conventions. This includes the writing process, factual and analytical writing, organizing various essay types, developing a thesis, evaluating information, providing supporting evidence, and citing and referencing outside sources. Starting from general culture-specific and stylistic features of academic writing in English, students will work their way through the writing process, including prewriting research, drafting and revising, editing and proofreading, towards larger academic essays. Alongside with the key theoretical concepts and major practical issues, the course will develop knowledge of linguistic structures, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, through practice in composing and revising. Students will write something for or in every class. During the course, the students will be familiarized with theory of argumentation and develop basic research skills.
Learning Objectives
Мastering the key theoretical concepts of the given subject;
understanding the genre conventions;
gaining experience reading critically;
locating and evaluating primary and secondary research materials;
writing different types of academic essays
developing the effective use of language;
preparing students for writing for other disciplines.
Expected Learning Outcomes
demonstrate proficiency in written academic English
understand features of various written texts and be able to incorporate them in their own writing
be aware of formal writing conventions
use strategies of effective written communication
enrich academic vocabulary and extend grammar range to write coherent paragraphs
produce clear text using appropriate logical connectors
be able to manage their own writing process through different strategies of prewriting (brainstorming, drafting…)
be able to critically evaluate sources of information
develop effective arguments using a variety of rhetorical techniques (examples, statistics, authoritative quotations…)
Преподаватели
Маслова Любовь Николаевна
Якушева Ирина Владимировна
Course Syllabus
Abstract
Learning Objectives
Expected Learning Outcomes
Course Contents
Assessment Elements
Interim Assessment
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
Recommended Additional Bibliography
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