LN991
Academic Writing Skills
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Teacher responsible
Mr Michael Beaney
Pre-requisites
For students from the Departments of Economic History, European Institute, Government, International History, International Relations and The School of Public Policy who are interested in learning more about academic writing to assist with coursework, dissertations and exams.
Course content
The course aims to develop the ability to write more effectively for academic purposes. By the end of the course, students will: (a) be familiar with the conventions of academic writing (b) have improved the accuracy, clarity and coherence of their written English c) have become more familiar with the structure of arguments in the social sciences and have practised clear organisation of texts and appropriate paragraphing; (d) have extended their range of lexical and grammatical expression and (e) be able to evaluate their own writing.
Teaching
10 hours of classes in the MT. 10 hours of classes in the LT.
Classes will be in Weeks 1-5 and Weeks 7-11 of MT and LT. 1-2-1 tutorials will be available in the Week 6 Reading Week.
Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Total students 2020/21: Unavailable
Average class size 2020/21: Unavailable
