Academic English (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Academic reading and vocabulary Style, genres and conventions of academic texts
Essay writing Paraphrasing and summarising
Citation techniques
Process report writing
Data commentaries
Presenting a project report

Objective

You become aware of your writing skill level at the onset of your studies. You realise the skill level required to write academic papers. You explore the concepts of context, formality, report and essay writing, as well as the basics of argumentation in writing. You develop your academic vocabulary related to their field of study and can utilise key terms in formal writing. You learn the key elements of sentence and paragraph structure in writing and are able to apply this knowledge towards the composition of a writing portfolio. You are able to compose a formal review by the end of the course and are aware of many of the elements which will be needed in further writing tasks, including the thesis.

Content

- Lectures and seminars
- Literature
- Writing workshops
- Independent work
- Tutorials

Teaching methods

Students become aware of their writing skill level at the onset of their studies.
Students realize the skill level required to write academic papers.
Students explore the concepts of context, formality, report and essay writing, as well as the basics of argumentation in writing. Students develop their academic vocabulary related to their field of study and can utilize key terms in formal writing.
Students learn the key elements of sentence and paragraph structure in writing and are able to apply this knowledge towards the composition of a writing portfolio.
Students are able to compose a formal review by the end of the course and are aware of many of the elements which will be needed in further writing tasks, including the thesis.

Lectures and seminars, literature, writing workshops, independent work and tutorials

Completion alternatives

Accreditation of prior learning: If the student has accomplished Academic English (writing and presentation skills) in higher education establishments (universities), s/he can apply for accreditation of prior learning. However, the student has to demonstrate his/her knowledge and skills in Karelia UAS reporting and thesis instructions.

Student workload

22 hours of lectures and workshops, feedback and counselling
59 hours of independent work

Further information

The course requires B1.2 or higher level of English skills.
If your skills are not yet sufficient, taking a prep course is highly recommended.