Бакалавриат
2021/2022
Основы академического письма
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Университета Кёнхи «Экономика и политика в Азии»)
Направление:
41.03.01. Зарубежное регионоведение
Кто читает:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Где читается:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1-4 модуль
Формат изучения:
с онлайн-курсом
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Якушева Ирина Владимировна
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
4
Контактные часы:
114
Course Syllabus
Abstract
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;
- practicing composing for different rhetorical purposes;
- locating and evaluating primary and secondary research materials;
- developing a writing project through multiple drafts;
- developing the effective use of language;
- preparing students for writing for other disciplines.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Students should be able to critically evaluate sources of information.
- Students should be able to formulate a research question, plan and carry out corresponding research
- Students should be able to manage their own writing process such as prewriting, planning, drafting, revising, editing.
- Students should be able to write accurate sentences and coherent paragraphs.
- students should be aware of formal writing conventions.
- Students should demonstrate proficiency in written academic English.
- Students should enrich academic vocabulary and extend grammar range.
- Students should master proper citation methods and standards.
- Students should produce clear text using appropriate logical connectors.
- Students should understand features of various written texts (summaries, essays) and be able to incorporate them in their own writing.
- Students should use strategies of effective written communication.
- Students should write longer arguments using a variety of rhetorical modes and techniques.
Course Contents
- Overview of the course and Diagnostic Writing Test.
- Rhetorical situation and Academic Convention.
- Writing process: pre-writing, drafting, revising. Paragraph writing: unity and coherence.
- Academic Language, Style and Syntax.
- Reading as part of writing Reading &summarizing.
- Evaluating print & online sources. APA citation and referencing.
- Using evidence from sources—part 3 Referenced paragraph
- Mid-term exam.
- Essay types: factual vs argumentative.
- Essay structure.
- Text Organization.
- Arguments and Argumentation Logical fallacies in Argumentation.
- Research before Writing
- Referencing Standards and Avoiding Plagiarism.
- Self-Editing Strategies.
- Final Exam.
Assessment Elements
- Class participation and home assignmentsCheating, plagiarism, and any other violations of academic ethics are not tolerated. The program academic supervisor and manager will be notified of such instances. Cheating or suspected cheating of any kind during the tests will result in a grade 0.
- QuizzesCheating, plagiarism, and any other violations of academic ethics are not tolerated. The program academic supervisor and manager will be notified of such instances. Cheating or suspected cheating of any kind during the tests will result in a grade 0.
- Writing assignmentsCheating, plagiarism, and any other violations of academic ethics are not tolerated. The program academic supervisor and manager will be notified of such instances. Cheating or suspected cheating of any kind during the tests will result in a grade 0. Throughout the course students will write several papers both in class and at home. The final writing assignments grade will be calculated as the mean of all the writing tasks grades. Written home assignments should be submitted before the deadline set by the instructor. If submitted after the deadline, the paper will receive grade 0. Writing is assessed with the help of rubrics.
- Midterm testCheating, plagiarism, and any other violations of academic ethics are not tolerated. The program academic supervisor and manager will be notified of such instances. Cheating or suspected cheating of any kind during the tests will result in a grade 0.
- Final exam (written paper)Cheating, plagiarism, and any other violations of academic ethics are not tolerated. The program academic supervisor and manager will be notified of such instances. Cheating or suspected cheating of any kind during the tests will result in a grade 0.
Interim Assessment
- 2021/2022 4th module0.29 * Writing assignments + 0.31 * Final exam (written paper) + 0.2 * Midterm test + 0.1 * Quizzes + 0.1 * Class participation and home assignments
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Writing Academic English, Oshima, A., 1999
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- 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
- Porter, D. (2007). Check Your Vocabulary for Academic English : All You Need to Pass Your Exams: Vol. 3rd ed. A&C Black Business Information and Development.
- Vince, M. (2009). Advanced language practice. Oxford.