Academic Writing in English, 7.5 credits

Main field of study with advanced study

General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish) + English 6.

This is a single-subject course.

This objective of this course is that the student develops good written English according to academic norms regardless of field of study. This means that the student will improve their knowledge of grammatical rules, register and other conventions in order to communicate information about their individual areas of study in clear English. The student will apply good academic English to the different text types they may encounter during their studies and in their professional life.

Following successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• describe basic grammatical rules, register and conventions in English writing
• summarise and describe individual areas of study and interest in clear, correct English

Skills and ability

• write coherent and correctly formulated texts according to the principles of academic writing in English
• communicate in writing aspects of individual studies and academic work in different types of texts
• discuss aspects of English grammar, word choice, idiomatic expression and register in writing

Judgement and approach

• critically reflect over and edit own and other students’ texts in group work (peer review)

This course covers a variety of texts in English, including essays, reports, abstracts and cover letters. In connection to this, the course gives an overview of aspects of English grammar, vocabulary and academic register. Additionally, the course emphasizes the writing process, which includes drafting and editing. Group work and peer review will encourage the student to think critically about and discuss their own writing and that of other students.

Teaching comprises lectures, seminars and group work/exercises.

Examination includes individual written assignments and active participation in seminars and group exercises. To receive an A on the course as a whole, an A is required on 75% of the written assignments and a minimum of B on Seminars and exercises.

If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.

Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.