Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
B2+/C1
Strategic themes:
Internationalisation,
Responsible conduct of research
General description
The course aims to provide the student with the competencies to write a well-structured and stylistically appropriate research article in English with a view to eventual publication. This course is for students who have already completed the Introduction to Academic English course or have completed corresponding studies.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, students are expected to be able to • write a literature review • employ formal academic style (grammar and vocabulary) • express their own voice in their writing • use various cohesive devices to improve the flow of their text • identify the elements of a well-constructed research paper in their own field
Contents
To achieve the learning outcomes, students will - analyse the typical structure and linguistic features of research articles in their own field, - give and receive constructive feedback on their writing and revise it accordingly - participate in writing exercises enhancing critical thinking and reading
Teaching methods
The course is fully online in Moodle and entails an average of 54 hours of work.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Participation in classroom work and exercises.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Pass/fail.
Evaluation and evaluation criteria Pass/fail. Satisfactory completion of all tasks, including a literature review written on research in the students’ own field (specific criteria given with task).