BA_EC English Composition

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Arientová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Eva Arientová
Subdepartment of Languages – Department of Social Sciences – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ivana Plačková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BA_EC/cBMPH: Tue 10:30–11:14 E222, Tue 11:15–12:00 E222, E. Arientová
BA_EC/cMCPH: Wed 10:30–11:14 E122, Wed 11:15–12:00 E122, except Wed 30. 10. ; and Wed 30. 10. 10:30–12:00 E223, E. Arientová
Prerequisites
Mastering English as the target language (both general and professional) at the level of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
This course is designed to teach students the skills necessary for effective academic writing. Students are encouraged to think critically so that their writing will reflect their abilities to isolate crucial issues, reason logically, and analyze problems effectively. The course will also address audience analysis and research strategies.
Learning outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1.Develop an effective thesis statement for an essay;
2.Construct interesting informative and persuasive essays based on a thesis and supported by evidence;
3.Analyze the writing of others in order to craft a strong response;
4.Formulate thoughtful and stylistically correct sentences, paragraphs, introductions, and conclusions;
5.Evaluate sources of information in various media;
6.Integrate information from sources into an essay, using appropriate documentation;
7.Adapt your prose to specific audiences and purposes.
Syllabus
  • 1-2 Introduction, the purpose, style and features of academic writing
  • 3-4 Structuring an academic paragraph
  • 5-6 Parts of an academic paragraph, academic vocabulary, writing workshop
  • 7-8 Paraphrasing, sentence structure, peer review DUE: Paragraph – general topic
  • 9-10 Summarizing, scholastic honesty, avoiding plagiarism
  • 11-12 Faulty parallelism, in-text citations
  • 13-14 From paragraph to essay, essay types – focus on AE, thesis statement, planning an essay DUE: Academic paragraph (major-related)
  • 15-16 Finding key points and note-making, abstract/annotation, academic vocabulary
  • 17-18 Planning and outlining an argument, revising, editing, and proofreading
  • 19-20 References, source citations, sentence skills, peer editing, writing workshop
  • 21-22 Essay types – focus on AE, source citations-practice
  • 23 – 24 Professional & Business writing, general review, revising, editing, proofreading. Academic Vocabulary. DUE: Believe and doubt essay
Literature
  • Bailey, S. (2011). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. London, New York: Routlege Taylor & Francis Group., 3rd edition
Teaching methods
Seminars in both types of study (full-time students and part-time students). The explanation of new concepts will be immediately followed by practical exercises - individual work, cooperative learning (work in pairs or groups). Home preparation (reading and writing assignments and evaluation) are an integral part of the course. Special focus will be given to the evaluation of students' progress.
Assessment methods
Writing portfolio - academic paragraph – general topic - academic paragraph – major-related topic - believe and doubt essay
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2020, Winter 2021.
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