Diploma Module: Module 1 – Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Diploma Module: Module 1 – Information Technology: Editing of Academic Texts
Module code: W1-FA-AKM-S2-TI-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The aim of this course is to further develop students’ skills of editing and revising an academic text using information technology tools. During the course, students become acquainted with more advanced aspects of editing and proofreading as well as the rules of selected style manuals. Students develop IT skills related to text editing, data processing and presentation (e.g. MS Excel, databases, multimedia presentation programs), and using bibliography managers. As a result of the course, students attain an advanced level of knowledge of text editing programs, allowing them to edit their diploma paper and other academic texts independently. The technical competences acquired during the course include: preparing bibliographies and footnotes according to selected style manuals, knowledge of word processing software, advanced functions of word processing programs, editing shared documents, using spreadsheets and basic databases in terms of data collection and presentation, working with bibliography managers and scholarly databases.
Prerequisites:
None.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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]
understands and respects cultural differences in the form and style of academic communication; accepts diversity in the ways English is used as the international language of academic communication as a result of the linguistic and cultural experiences of its users. [AKX-S2-PD1-T_K_1]
 FA2_K02 [2/5] FA2_K04 [2/5]
can use IT word processing tools at an advanced level to efficiently edit a complex document. [AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
is able to use IT tools supporting data processing and presentation (MS Excel on an intermediate level, basic database competences, multimedia presentations, etc.). [AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
can edit academic texts according to the rules of the selected style manual, use bibliography managers and manage extensive bibliographic databases. [AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_3]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
can use IT tools supporting research in the humanities, including databases of academic texts and citation management services. [AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_4]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of editing, revising, and proofreading academic texts in English. [AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_1]
 FA2_W02 [3/5]
knows the terminology used in editing academic texts in English and the most important style manuals (MLA, Chicago/Turabian, APA, etc.). [AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_2]
 FA2_W02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [AKX-S2-PD1-T_w_1]
A test or tests designed to assess students' level familiarity with text editing terminology and the ability to use the functions of software covered in the course.
 AKX-S2-PD1-T_K_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_2 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_3 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_4 AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_2
Individual or group projects [AKX-S2-PD1-T_w_2]
Project work involving the editing of a complex and multi-page document, using techniques taught in the course and meeting the requirements of a selected manual of style.
 AKX-S2-PD1-T_K_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_2 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_3 AKX-S2-PD1-T_U_4 AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_1 AKX-S2-PD1-T_W_2
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 [AKX-S2-PD1-T_fs_1]
Verbal instruction supplemented by multimedia presentations. Practical and workshop exercises using IT tools, developing the use of word processing software and other programs covered in the course.
 15
Seeking and assimilating additional information to better understand issues covered in the course. Preparation for a test or tests. Preparation of individual or group project work. Participation in consultations.
 15 Test or tests [AKX-S2-PD1-T_w_1] Individual or group projects [AKX-S2-PD1-T_w_2]
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