Practical English: module 4, Academic writing 2 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2018

Module name: Practical English: module 4, Academic writing 2
Module code: 02-FA-NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2018
Semester: summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the course is to deepen students` knowledge as far as creating academic texts is concerned, especially to prepare students to write the dissertation. Among other issues students learn about various sources, the way they are cited and how to write bibliographical description. Knowledge about general rules of conducting scientific research is expanded, stylistic and language skills are improved. Students get acquainted with the structure of a short article and requirements related to the layout and edition of MA thesis. Selected research tools are discussed. The following issues are covered in the classroom: 1. Research ethics, spreading the results – continuation 2. Rules for conducting scientific research – continuation 3. Formulating research hypothesis, collecting and analysing data, selected research tools, formulating conclusions 4. Structure of thesis 5. Structure of a short article ( IMRD format) 6. Writing selected types of academic essays, quoting sources 7. Stylistics of academic text – stylistic exercises 8. Cohesion of text – exercises
Prerequisites:
None
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Respects his/her own intellectual property, s/he prides on being honest and reliable with sources [NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_K1]
 FA1_K06 [3/5]
Implements knowledge concerning aspects of style of academic specialist variations of English language [NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U1]
 FA1_U08 [1/5] FA1_U09 [2/5]
Can collect data and provide documentation for the dissertation, uses sources appropriately, produces a complete bibliographical description and refers to sources in the text [NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U2]
 FA1_U02 [1/5] FA1_U11 [2/5] FA1_U18 [2/5] FA1_U19 [1/5]
Can create short argumentative and opinion essays using sources [NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U3]
 FA1_U12 [1/5] FA1_U13 [1/5] FA1_U14 [1/5] FA1_U17 [3/5] FAN1_U16 [4/5]
Student knows what plagiarism is; he knows the structure of a typical dissertation and documentary, stylistic and editorial expectations connected with this genre of text; knows the structure of a short academic article ( IMRD format) [NX-S1PNJA-TA-4_W2]
 FA1_W14 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_w_1]
decision about the form of examination is taken by the chair of the examination board
 NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_K1 NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U1 NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U2 NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U3 NX-S1PNJA-TA-4_W2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_fs_01]
 lecturing on selected issues with the use of audio-visuals and own materials  discussing selected issues  stylistic exercises and writing e.g bibliographical descriptions, academic essays with sources
30
 recommended reading  preparing writing forms and additional exercises
20 Examination [NX-S1PNJ4-TA-4_w_1]
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