English for Academic Purposes (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course, the student • understands 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 • knows how to use linking words and phrases, punctuation • understands and masters paraphrasing, writing summaries and abstracts • acquires skills in structuring a text according to academic standards • becomes more aware of one’s own writing by editing his/her own work

Content (course unit)

Students learn, from the elements of the sentence and the paragraph, an approach that is expandable to encompass the demands of writing a text in academically appropriate English, as follows: • Paragraph Format • Paragraph Structure • Logical Division of Ideas • Process Paragraphs • Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs • Definition Paragraphs • Essay Organization

Prerequisites (course unit)

Before taking this course, the student must have completed the Professional English Key Competence course or corresponding RPL process. Level of language skills required CEFR B2

Exam schedules

The virtual instructed course has various Assignments that will be graded, and their timetables are on the Moodle page / timetable.

Assessment scale

H-5

Teaching methods

The students study independently the course content and complete the exercises that provide practice, and submit all the Assignments by their due dates (to be found on the Moodle page / timetable).

Learning materials

The course material is on the Moodle page in the course topics.

Student workload

The course includes Assignments to be returned and graded. The course grade is based on the averaged of the Assignment grades. The details of the assessment scale are on the Moodle page.

Content scheduling

The details are on the Moodle page.

Completion alternatives

The student has the opportunity to apply for RPL, one week before the start of the course at the latest.

Practical training and working life cooperation

The students will be introduced to current and authentic academic material.

International connections

The course materials will guide the students to enlarge their exposure to authentic international academic practices.

Further information

Graded Assignments