Effective Writing in English (5cr)

Code: R0079-3005

General information

Enrollment: 18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.09.2020 - 18.12.2020; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Campus: Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 30 - 40

Degree programmes: Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

Teachers: Matti Karhumäki

Study unit: R0079

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- develop writing skills in general and academic contexts, including essays, summaries and reports
- write more accurately and with an awareness of the correct style and layout
- avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and using sources in the appropriate manner
- diagnose and remedy personal weaknesses in writing ability

Teaching methods

Online implementation through Optima

Time and location

Online studying through Optima

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material in Optima
- Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge.
- Björk, L. & Räisänen, C. 1997. Academic writing. 2nd edition. Lund: Studentliteratur.
- McLean, S. 2010. Business English for Success. Arlington, Virginia: Saylor Academy.
- Teacher's material in Optima

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Important dates

- The study unit is carried out between September and December 2020
- The participants will be informed on practical arrangements in the beginning of the course

Forms of internationality

Student workload

Total workload: 135h

Further information for students

Prerequisites:
Students should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information