Practical English: Module 1, Academic Writing (1) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2019

Module name: Practical English: Module 1, Academic Writing (1)
Module code: 02-FA-NA-S2PJA1-TA-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2019
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is to increase written communication skills in the area of academic texts and prepare students for the process of writing their MA theses. The major aim of the module is to raise students' awareness of plagiarism, including unintentional plagiarism, and develop their academic writing skills (i.e. library search, referencing, paraphrasing and citing). Students practise the skills of plannning and composing selected academic genres in English. They also develop critical analysis of academic discourse. The classes focus on the following issues: 1. Definition of text types, genre and register. Main text and additional text. Text structure and its indcators. The role of headings and thematic sentences. 2. Definition of academic text and academic discourse community. Language community vs. academic text – cultural differences in the organization of academic discourse. 3. Selected elements of academic style (including differences between spoken and written language), in particular the use of pronouns, ”hedges”, passive constructions, lexical items, typical rhetorical devices, the issue of political correctness. Intensive stylistic exercises. 4. Plagiarism and compilation. Citation patterns. In-text citation, references, footnotes, and endnotes. Longer direct quotations and paraphrasing. The function of footnotes. Bibliography vs referencing. Exercises on paraphrasing and giving sources. 5. Academic essay (including citation and referencing) – competence building and skill development. 6. Summary – structure and function. 7. Review – structure and rhetorics; critical text analysis.
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]
A student understands and accepts cultural differences in forms and styles of academic discourse; s/he recognizes the role of English as an international language in academic discourse. A student is familiar with cultural and linguistic varieties of English as a language of international academic discourse. [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_K1]
 FA2_K02 [1/5] FA2_K04 [2/5]
A student is fluent in composing academic written texts and using appropriate academic style. [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U1]
 FA2_U06 [3/5] FA2_U09 [3/5]
A student can use various documentation techniques; s/he observes research ethics when using materials and resources. [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U2]
 FAN2_U06 [3/5] FAN2_U09 [3/5]
A student has developed the ability to write various types of academic essays. [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U3]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FAN2_U02 [1/5] FAN2_U06 [2/5]
A student can critically analyze and evaluate academic texts; s/he can write an academic review in English. [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U4]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U02 [2/5]
A student understands and can explain subject related terminology: genre, register (functional style), discourse. A student has knowledge of major types of academic texts and their characteristic structural and linguistic features; a student is aware of cultural differences in academic discourse and academic communication (writing styles and modes of expression). [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_W1]
 FA2_W02 [1/5] FA2_W07 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_w_1]
 Based on the tasks completed during classses  Based on academic essay written during classes  Based on written essays prepared at home
 NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_K1 NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U1 NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U2 NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U3 NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_U4 NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_W1
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 [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_fs_01]
 Lecture with the use of audio-visual materials,  group discussions of selected issues,  intensive stylistic and writing tasks (i.e. bibliographical description, source-based academic essays)
30
 Additional reading  written work (essays and tasks)
 25 Examination [NA-S2PJA1-TA-1_w_1]
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