552.130 (20W) English for Academic Purposes a
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Tutor/Tutors
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENA03001UL
- Course title german English for Academic Purposes a
- Type Course (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Attendance-based course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 27 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 15.10.2020
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- critically analyse a paragraph in terms of its structure and style
- write a formal academic paragraph implementing the structure and style taught in class
- cite and reference sources appropriately
- actively and accurately use a range of academic vocabulary in their own writing
Teaching methodology
Online tasks, extensive self-study, written assignments in class and written homework assignments.
Students are required to regularly read academic papers in English and discuss them in class in order to develop their academic reading skills and awareness of academic vocabulary and register.
Course content
This course is a foundation course in academic writing and covers the following:
- paragraph structure
- scholarly practice: understanding and avoiding plagiarism
- features of formal academic writing (including vocabulary, grammar and punctuation)
- introduction to academic reading strategies and skills
- citing and referencing (paraphrasing and summarising)
- stages of the writing process (planning, writing and editing)
IMPORTANT: due to the ongoing global pandemic, the structure of this course will be adapted as best as possible to meet students’ needs, whilst also complying with the regulations set out by the University. In order to keep students and staff safe, some elements of this course will be online. Therefore, students must have access to a working microphone and camera.
Literature
Recommended reading is given throughout the semester. One particularly useful text thatwill be referred to throughout the semester, therefore, students may wish tohave their own copy, is:
Oshima, Alice, andAnn Hogue. 2006. Writing Academic English, 4th ed. New York: Pearson Longman.
Examination information
Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)
In the case of compulsory distance teaching, all exams will be conducted online.
Examination methodology
25% Written homework assignment
25% Mid-term exam
30% Achievement test
20% Engagement and interaction (throughout the semester)
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
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Subject: Introduction to Academic Language
(Compulsory subject)
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ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes (
2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes (
2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Introduction to Academic Language
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
-
Subject: Introduction to Academic Language
(Compulsory subject)
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ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes (
2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes (
2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Introduction to Academic Language
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
-
Subject: Introduction to Academic Language
(Compulsory subject)
-
ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes (
2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2. Semester empfohlen
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ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes (
2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Introduction to Academic Language
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Grundstudium Language I
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2.3 English for Academic Purposes (
0.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
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2.3 English for Academic Purposes (
0.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Module: Grundstudium Language I
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Writing I: Essential Writing Skills (
0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Writing I: Essential Writing Skills (
0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W)
(Compulsory subject)
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