230737 Englisch: English Academic Writing III (S) (SoSe 2025)

This writing course is intended for English writers who already have a firm grasp on the language, but need to get their writing up to a higher standard. Students who have to write essays or other works for their classes, or who hope to do so soon, are invited to attend.

Topics covered: (subject to change according to the group's needs)
• Hedging your writing
• Citation systems (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)
• Finding the right tone for your writing
• Writing in the passive voice (when and why to do it, or not)
• Using the right punctuation (including commas!)
• Organizing your writing
• Incorporating outside sources into your writing – paraphrasing and summarizing
• Expanding your vocabulary and using the right word
• Creating cohesion
• Time management
• The advantages and disadvantages of text generative AI
• Academic writing in your field

Requirements for participation, required level

NOTE: A placement test result is not required for this course.
If you're not sure which writing course would be best for you, please email fsz.english@uni-bielefeld.de

Your teacher will assess your writing level during the first lesson, and will direct you to Academic Writing I or Academic Writing II if needed. For this course, your written English should be at least a good B2 level, and you should be able to understand your teacher when she speaks at a normal pace.

If you are on the waiting list, you are invited to join the first lesson anyway. Experience has shown that waiting list students who have the right level are usually able to join the class.

Bibliography

Your teacher will provide the materials