Toolkit for Writing ENG011AS2AE-3001 19.08.2024-13.12.2024 5 op(NONSTOP, ...)+-
Learning material and recommended literature
The course materials are available on Moodle
Campus
Porvoo Campus
Teaching language
English
Timing
19.08.2024 - 13.12.2024
Groups
NONSTOP
ABE1PCAVI
AVOINAMK
DBE1PCDBI
ABE1PC2_OP
VIRTUAL
EXCH
Teachers
Pia Kiviaho-Kallio
Seats
15 - 150
Degree Programme
DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations
R&D proportion
0.00 cr
Virtual proportion
5.00 cr
Evaluation scale
H-5
Current implementations
No ongoing implementations yet.
Past implementations
No past implementations yet.
Learning objectives
After completing the course, the student
- can employ the different functions of sentence and paragraph types to express information
- acquires an increased vocabulary suited for academic English
- learns the standard and academically accepted structure of an essay/report/thesis to better express one’s intentions more clearly in writing
- learns how to use a contemporary referencing system
Contents
Students learn, from the elements of the sentence and the paragraph, an approach that is expandable to encompass the demands of writing a full-fledged thesis in academically appropriate English, as follows:
In virtual courses the student studies independently in a virtual learning environment. Students can communicate with other students and the teacher through a virtual learning environment. Students can complete assignments and possible exams at a time that suits them best.
If you have previous knowledge, the course can also be completed through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) procedure.
Learning materials
The course materials are available on Moodle
Intro
Do you want to become a member of the academic community and promote your ideas, expressing yourself in a convincing manner? Do you want to enhance your academic writing skills to use in appropriate and relevant academic texts? In that case, this course is for you. You will learn the basics of Academic English including the keys for a great writing style based on a good command of the structure, vocabulary and referencing technique.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/Fail
The course is passed by completion of compulsory exercises on Moodle.