Syllabus, valid from 2015-08-31
Syllabus, valid from 2015-08-31
Title
Academic Writing and Rhetoric I
Swedish title
Academic Writing and Rhetoric I
Course code
EN208L
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2015-05-27
Syllabus valid from
2015-08-31
Level
Basic level
Entry requirements
General requirements for university studies.
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Progression level
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The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at undergraduate level.
The course content corresponds to parts of Academic Writing and Rhetoric (EN208L) and English I (EN101A).
Course objectives
The course focuses on the formal aspects of written production through the general practices of both social science and humanities essays.
Course contents
The course focuses on the formal aspects of written production through the general practices of both social science and humanities essays.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
After finishing the course, the student:
- understands the basic elements of rhetoric, including the interaction of purpose, writer, audience, content, form, and meaning
- understands writing as a process that includes prewriting, drafting, writing, rewriting, peer review, and editing
Competence and skills
After finishing the course, the student:
3. can use writing and reading for inquiry, learning, thinking, and communication
4. can control such features as grammar, punctuation, and spelling
5. can write a well-crafted paper
6. can evaluate learner texts or other texts on different levels in terms of basic rhetorical elements
Judement and approach
After finishing the course, the student:
7. can demonstrate the ability to work to agreed timetables, manage workloads, and meet deadlines
Learning activities
Learning activities are lectures, seminars, writing assignments, and self-study of course literature.
Assessment
The course is examined through one written assignment (4.5hp, A-U), and a portfolio (3.0hp, U-G). The student must receive a passing grade in all examination elements to pass the course. The written assignment assesses learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7. The portfolio assesses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.
The student must receive a passing grade in all examination elements to pass the course.
Students who do not pass the regular course exams have the minimum of two re-sit opportunities. Re-sits follow the same form as the original exams..
Course literature and other study material
Booth, W.C. et al. 2016. The Craft of Research (4th edition). Chicago, London: University of Chicago Press.
Addition material to be made available online.
Course evaluation
Evaluation is an integral part of the course. A final written evaluation based on the learning outcomes is done at the end of the course. The result of the evaluation is summarized and made available in a report to be used as a basis for future courses.