How this module can help you
Level
Objectives
Learning outcomes
Modes of learning
Classroom instruction
Web-based exercises
Independent learning
Assessment
How this module can help you
This module can help you by giving you the chance to develop the skills needed to present and evaluate a variety of writing genres. In particular, the module will concentrate on practical strategies and skills for paraphrasing and summarising as well as producing a more coherent and cohesive piece of writing. This module is also designed to help you develop an understanding of tone and style in writing and, to this end, some of the units look at writing in the workplace.
Level
This is a level B module mainly intended for second- and third-year students who want to enhance their English proficiency in areas of need or interest. The main aim of these modules is to help students to develop more sophisticated communication skills in the language. Level B modules are pitched at intermediate to upper-intermediate levels.
Objectives
This module aims to help students develop the language and skills needed to
- write in a unified, organised and substantive way, demonstrating the ability to express ideas in a strong voice
- recognise that writing requires a process from the planning stage to completion
- demonstrate the ability to write for various purposes and audiences
- demonstrate the ability to perform writing tasks that require scholarly research and formal documentation
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module, students are expected to be able to use the language and skills needed to
- conduct research and then select, plan and structure various writing tasks
- structure their writing at sentence, paragraph and whole text level in a cohesive and coherent way
- use academic skills and conventions in writing
- consider the task and audience in relation to the tone and style of their writing
- use in-text referencing techniques effectively
Modes of learning
This module involves 30 hours of learning in three modes:
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Developing Writing Skills B
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Classroom instruction
22 hours |
Web-based exercises
5 hours |
Independent learning
3 hours
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Classroom instruction
In the classroom component of this module you are expected to complete 11 units of work on various aspects of academic essay writing. The topics covered in these units are as follows.
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Introduction to the module, CILL orientation, socialisation and introduction to writing genre
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In-text referencing techniques 1 - paraphrasing
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In-text referencing techniques 2 - summarising
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In-text referencing techniques 3 - quoting
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In-text referencing 4 - TEST 1 |
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Cohesion and coherence 1
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Cohesion and coherence 2
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Cohesion and coherence 3 - TEST 2 |
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Tone and style 1
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Tone and style 2
- TEST 3
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Course review - test feedback |
To maximise the value of the classroom component, please make sure that you attend class regularly and punctually, and that you participate fully in the activities.
Web-based exercises
You are expected to spend around 5 hours on web-based exercises (i.e. about 30 minutes per week). These exercises will be closely connected to the activities covered in class and will give you the opportunity to consolidate and extend your knowledge and skills.
Independent learning
You are expected to do at least 3 hours of independent learning in the Centre for Independent Language Learning (CILL). Your work in the CILL should be related to the topic of the module (i.e. essay writing and academic writing generally).
Assessment
To complete this module satisfactorily you will need to
- do three in-class tests
- fulfil the web requirements
- attend class regularly and punctually (NB At least 18 hours )