Course content

This course targets international students. Academic writing is an integral part of an academic education. The purpose of this academic writing course is to introduce students to the main types of academic writing they will be expected to use while they are students at NTNU, and thereby increase their level of academic proficiency.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student:

- Understands the significance of writing as a way of developing and sharing knowledge in an academic environment

- Has knowledge of different types of academic texts and their characteristics

- Is aware of the basic principles and techniques for writing clear, coherent, logical academic texts

- Understands writing and developing texts as a social practice

Skills

The student:

- Is able to differentiate between different types of academic texts

- Is able to find, evaluate and refer to relevant literature

- Is able to employ writing and language techniques to produce a clear, coherent, logical text

- Is able to work with fellow students to give and receive feedback on own and others texts

Learning methods and activities

The course will be taught as a combination of lectures and group sessions.
The final paper will be based on the four required written assignments that the students submit during the semester. In addition to the four required assignments, students are to write and submit at least 8 e-logs (short, weekly e-mails) during the course of the semester.

Compulsory assignments

• Four approved texts
• Required class attendance 80%
• E-logs

Recommended previous knowledge

Students who take the course should be proficient in both oral and written English.

Required previous knowledge

The course is intended for exchange students at bachelor's level at the Faculty of Humanities or Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management.

Course materials

Texts will be made available in class. Students select own readings for part of the course.