PEL academic writing 2 340-AR1-2PWR

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of academic essay writing skills, paragraph content organization, essay structure, and writing with consistency and respect for English grammar and punctuation. In addition, students will practice various writing forms such as newspaper article, review, formal letter and essays.

The course focuses on the practice of writing academic texts. Includes instruction and practice of writing multi-paragraph essays. During the course, students develop the ability to organise texts, expand their academic vocabulary and learn to use source texts and references (MLA style).

Completing the course requires:
-- submitting written assignments (essays) on time
-- writing shorter forms in class (summaries, paraphrases, shorter essays)
-- active participation in class (discussing articles read)
-- keeping a journal of reading academic articles

The course focuses on the practice of writing academic texts. Includes instruction and practice of writing multi-paragraph essays. During the course, students develop the ability to organise texts, expand their academic vocabulary and learn to use source texts and references (MLA style).

Completing the course requires:
-- submitting written assignments (essays) on time
-- writing shorter forms in class (summaries, paraphrases, shorter essays)
-- active participation in class (discussing articles read)
-- keeping a journal of reading academic articles

The course focuses on the practice of writing academic texts. Includes instruction and practice of writing multi-paragraph essays. During the course, students develop the ability to organise texts, expand their academic vocabulary and learn to use source texts and references (MLA style).

Completing the course requires:
-- submitting written assignments (essays) on time
-- writing shorter forms in class (summaries, paraphrases, shorter essays)
-- active participation in class (discussing articles read)
-- keeping a journal of reading academic articles

Boardman C. A., Writing to Communicate 2: Paragraphs and Essays., 2008.
Jordan, R. R., Academic Writing Course., 2003.
Oshima, A. Hogue A., Writing Academic English, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.,1981.

Selected original materials.

Boardman C. A., Writing to Communicate 2: Paragraphs and Essays., 2008.
Jordan, R. R., Academic Writing Course., 2003.
Oshima, A. Hogue A., Writing Academic English, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.,1981.

Selected original materials.

Boardman C. A., Writing to Communicate 2: Paragraphs and Essays., 2008.
Jordan, R. R., Academic Writing Course., 2003.
Oshima, A. Hogue A., Writing Academic English, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.,1981.

Selected original materials.

Boardman C. A., Writing to Communicate 2: Paragraphs and Essays., 2008.
Jordan, R. R., Academic Writing Course., 2003.
Oshima, A. Hogue A., Writing Academic English, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.,1981.

Selected original materials.

Forms of work:
individual work, work in pairs and groups
Credit based on:
- Attendance and active participation in classes (1 unexcused absence per semester is allowed)
- Evaluation of written assignments on the given topic prepared by the student as a part of his/her individual work.
- Assessment of the works written by the students as part of the "in-class writing" tests
- Homework

Grading scale:

93-100% - 5

85-92% - 4,5

77-84% - 4

69-76% - 3,5

60-68% - 3

below - 2

The final grade will be based on attendance, active class participation, partial grades, and project and homework assignments prepared by students.

Attendance in class is mandatory. One unexcused absence per semester is allowed. Excused absences (e.g. doctor's note) should be shown no later than one week after the absence. In case of longer or prolonging absence (more than two classes) the student is obliged to contact the teacher during this time.