Бакалавриат
2021/2022
Академическое письмо
Статус:
Факультатив
Направление:
38.03.05. Бизнес-информатика
Где читается:
Высшая школа бизнеса
Когда читается:
2-й курс, 1 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Захарова Анна Викторовна
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
36
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course is designed to introduce students to academic writing, its genres, features and conventions. Starting from basic stylistic features of academic writing in English, students work their way through the writing process towards complex academic texts. The course introduces students to academic vocabulary, cliches and grammar structures, strategies of attaining objectivity, approaches of structuring academic texts, and ways of correct referencing. Moreover, students practice necessary academic writing skills: summarizing, paraphrasing, emphasizing, arguing, exemplifying, etc. and learn how to use the Internet and its resources in the process of writing. Upon completing the course students improve their academic writing style and become more confident writers who are able to produce texts in common academic genres such as essays, answers to examination questions and annotated bibliographies.
Learning Objectives
- The aim of the course is to make students confident academic writers, who can produce written texts that meet the requirements of an academic style and its conventions.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Be able to produce properly structured academic texts and build strong argumentation
- Be able to write in a clear and emphatic way using a variety of grammar structures
- Enrich academic vocabulary and be able to use the Internet in writing (online dictionaries, thesauruses, corpuses, online writing assistants, etc.)
- Know how to ensure objectivity and clarity of their texts
- Know the key features of academic writing
- Know the recommendations of London University relative to written exams and be able to write academic emails, essays, annotated bibliographies
- learn about citation styles and types of citations; how to cite original sources (in-text references and a list of references) according to the Harvard Style and improve writing skills: summarizing, paraphrasing etc.
Course Contents
- Introduction to an academic style
- Objectivity in academic writing
- Formality in academic writing
- Improving academic writing style
- Formal structure and text organisation
- Referencing
- Genres of academic writing
Assessment Elements
- Self-studySelf-study includes 2 online tests that are done after studying supplementary materials at home. These materials follow the logic of the course and include reading and/or watching topic-specific videos. Tests check knowledge and understanding of supplementary materials and include from 10-20 questions (multiple-choice, short answers, gap-filling, etc.). Self-study tests can be retaken if a student missed them for a valid reason that is officially documented (e.g. doctor’s confirmation). The grade for self-study is calculated as an average of 2 tests.
- End-of-module testsTests aim to check overall understanding of the content + writing skills development; tasks: gap filling, matching, cloze-texts, answering questions; time: 1 h 20 min.; the number of assignments: 5-10; period: the end of each module (the total number of tests - 4)
- Written assessmentWritten assessment includes 3 tests and 1 annotated bibliography that are held in class. Each test checks understanding of the course material. Tests may include two parts: theoretical (short answers) and practical (gap-filling, multiple choice, cloze-text, etc.). An annotated bibliography is written for two articles given to students in advance for reading and critical reviewing. The written elements can be retaken if a student missed them for a valid reason that is officially documented (e.g. doctor’s confirmation). The grade for written assessment is calculated as an average of 4 tasks (3 tests+1 annotated bibliography). Maximum points per each test and annotated bibliography – 10.
- ExamThe exam is held in a written format and includes essay writing. Topics for an essay represent the non-specific issues connected with Digital Innovation in Management. Students will be given three topics to choose from. The exam is held during the session week and takes 1h20min.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Contemporary academic writing. A comprehensive course for students in higher education : Course book, Sowton, C., 2016
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Academic writing : a handbook for international students, Bailey, S., 2008
- Bailey, S. (2017). Academic Writing : A Handbook for International Students (Vol. Fifth edition). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1650435