Inglese c2 [tutte le abilità - I parte] [Gruppo 1] (2024/2025)

Insegnamenti

Programma

Course Title: Advanced Academic Writing (C2 Level) Course Description: This 60-hour course is designed for university students at the C2 level who seek to master the intricacies of academic writing. The course provides advanced training in writing techniques, critical analysis, and academic discourse, preparing students for the highest levels of academic performance. Through a combination of intensive writing exercises, peer reviews, and focused lectures, students will refine their ability to produce sophisticated, well-structured, and persuasive academic papers. This course emphasizes the development of a personal academic voice and the ability to engage critically with complex texts. Course Objectives: Achieve precision and sophistication in academic writing. Develop the ability to construct and defend complex arguments. Master advanced citation and referencing techniques. Enhance skills in editing, revising, and polishing academic work. Engage critically with academic texts and integrate them into writing. Course Structure: Module 1: Advanced Essay Structure and Argumentation (10 hours) Topics: Crafting nuanced thesis statements, organizing complex arguments, integrating counterarguments. Activities: Lectures, advanced essay outlining exercises, peer review sessions. Module 2: Critical Analysis and Synthesis (10 hours) Topics: Critical reading strategies, synthesizing multiple sources, developing an academic voice. Activities: Critical analysis of academic texts, synthesis writing exercises, group discussions. Module 3: Advanced Citation Practices (10 hours) Topics: In-depth exploration of citation styles, advanced paraphrasing, avoiding subtle forms of plagiarism. Activities: Citation workshops, practical exercises on integrating sources, quizzes on citation norms. Module 4: Writing Research Papers (15 hours) Topics: Structuring large-scale research projects, writing literature reviews, methodology sections, and abstracts. Activities: Step-by-step research paper development, peer feedback sessions, editing and revision workshops. Module 5: Enhancing Style and Clarity (10 hours) Topics: Refining academic tone, improving sentence variety, achieving clarity and conciseness. Activities: Style workshops, rewriting exercises, grammar and style quizzes. Module 6: Final Project and Review (5 hours) Topics: Application of course content in a final research project or essay. Activities: Final writing assignment, comprehensive peer review, reflective discussion on writing progress. Assessment: Participation in discussions and forums (10%) Quizzes and writing exercises (30%) Research paper or final project (60%) Resources and Support: Lectures and Readings: Access to a range of academic texts and writing guides. Discussion Forums: Space for peer interaction and collaborative learning. Writing Center: Support for drafting, revising, and editing work. Office Hours: Weekly opportunities for personalized feedback and guidance.

Modalità d'esame

written academic paper 800-100 words

Codice insegnamento
CLA821
Settore disciplinare
CLA/ING  -  Lingua Inglese
Docenti
Manuela Pola Ponda
Periodo
1° semestre
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