Course - Academic Writing - SPRÅK1501
SPRÅK1501 - Academic Writing
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Passed/Failed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Mappevurdering | 100/100 | 1 semestre |
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 teaching consists of a combination of lectures, group sessions and exercises. Obligatory activities includes 5 written assignments, 1 oral presentation and a minimum of 8 e-logs (short, weekly e-mails). All mandatory activities must be approved before the student may take the exam.
80% attendance is required in lectures and seminars.
Compulsory assignments
- 5 short written assignments
- Required class attendance 80%
- E-logs
- 1 oral presentation
Further on evaluation
The term paper is based on the four obligatory written assignments that students submit during the semester. It will not be possible to resit the exam in SPRÅK1501 in a semester where there is no teaching in the course.
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.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Applied Linguistics
- English Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Mappevurdering
100/100
Submission
2017-12-14 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Mappevurdering 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"