121220 UE English for Academic Purposes (2021W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Summary
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from We 01.09.2021 00:00 to We 15.09.2021 11:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2021 23:59
Registration information is available for each group.
Groups
Group 1
max. 20 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
This is an online/digital course.
Wednesday
06.10.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
13.10.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
20.10.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
27.10.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
03.11.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
10.11.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
17.11.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
24.11.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
01.12.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
15.12.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
12.01.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
19.01.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Wednesday
26.01.
12:15 - 13:45
Digital
Aims, contents and method of the course
Group 2
max. 20 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The course will be held in an ONLINE format, via BigBlueButton (accessible through the course's Moodle site). Students who do not attend the first session without notifying the lecturer will be deregistered.
Thursday
07.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
14.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
21.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
28.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
04.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
11.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
18.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
25.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
02.12.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
09.12.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
16.12.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
13.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
20.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Thursday
27.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Digital
Aims, contents and method of the course
Content:
As part of the MA programme students are required to plan and undertake research leading towards an MA thesis. This course is designed to support students in this process, building on knowledge they have gained from previous language classes and their experience of writing academic papers. The course addresses the following three core issues:
- Students' identity as writers and readers of academic texts
- Academic genre conventions
- Textual competenceNote: it is helpful if students already have an idea about their MA project and/or if this course is taken in parallel to a course that requires writing an academic paper.Aims:
- to develop students' use of English in an academic environment
- to promote students' capacity to present research findings in an appropriate form
- to enable students to reflect critically on their own work and that of othersMethods:
Interactive classwork, independent study
As part of the MA programme students are required to plan and undertake research leading towards an MA thesis. This course is designed to support students in this process, building on knowledge they have gained from previous language classes and their experience of writing academic papers. The course addresses the following three core issues:
- Students' identity as writers and readers of academic texts
- Academic genre conventions
- Textual competenceNote: it is helpful if students already have an idea about their MA project and/or if this course is taken in parallel to a course that requires writing an academic paper.Aims:
- to develop students' use of English in an academic environment
- to promote students' capacity to present research findings in an appropriate form
- to enable students to reflect critically on their own work and that of othersMethods:
Interactive classwork, independent study
Information
Assessment and permitted materials
Class participation (online) and completing assignments (abstract, book review, text analysis, research proposal, literature review). There is no exam or test.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Attendance (max. 2 absences)Students are assessed by continuous assessment only. The assignments are weighted as follows:
- Abstract 15%
- Book review 15%
- Text analysis of academic text (group presentation) 15%
- Research proposal 20%
- Literature review 30%
- Participation 5%
Students who fail to hand in the literature review will fail the course.Grading scale for individual assignments:1 (sehr gut) 14-15 points;
2 (gut) 11-13 points;
3 (befriedigend) 8-10 points;
4 (genügend) 5-7 points;
5 (nicht genügend) 0-4 pointsYour work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin.
- Abstract 15%
- Book review 15%
- Text analysis of academic text (group presentation) 15%
- Research proposal 20%
- Literature review 30%
- Participation 5%
Students who fail to hand in the literature review will fail the course.Grading scale for individual assignments:1 (sehr gut) 14-15 points;
2 (gut) 11-13 points;
3 (befriedigend) 8-10 points;
4 (genügend) 5-7 points;
5 (nicht genügend) 0-4 pointsYour work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin.
Examination topics
Continuous assessment based on what is covered in the course; details will be given in class and on moodle.
Reading list
Core texts will be provided at the beginning of the semester on Moodle.Recommended further reading:
- Clark, Romy; Ivanic, Roz. 1997. The politics of writing. London, New York: Routledge.
- Swales, John M.; Feak, Christine B. 2000. English in today's research world. A writing guide. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
- Swales, John, M.; Feak, Christine B. 2012. Academic writing for graduate students (3rd edition). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
- Clark, Romy; Ivanic, Roz. 1997. The politics of writing. London, New York: Routledge.
- Swales, John M.; Feak, Christine B. 2000. English in today's research world. A writing guide. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
- Swales, John, M.; Feak, Christine B. 2012. Academic writing for graduate students (3rd edition). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
Association in the course directory
Studium: MA 844 + 844/2, MA 812(2)
Code/Modul: M 02
Lehrinhalt: 12-1221
Code/Modul: M 02
Lehrinhalt: 12-1221
Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:16
As part of the MA programme students are required to plan and undertake research leading towards an MA thesis. This course is designed to support students in this process, building on knowledge they have gained from previous language classes and their experience of writing academic papers. The course addresses the following three core issues:
- Students' identity as writers and readers of academic texts
- Academic genre conventions
- Textual competenceImportant note: students are advised to take this course as their second language class of the MA (i.e. after English in a Professional Context - Advanced) to ensure they already have a clearer idea about their MA project. Ideally this course is taken in parallel to the Seminar.Aims:
- to develop students' use of English in an academic environment
- to promote students' capacity to present research findings in an appropriate form
- to enable students to reflect critically on their own work and that of othersMethods:
Interactive classwork, independent study