230737 English: English Academic Writing III (S) (WiSe 2019/2020)

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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.

This course is open to all language levels, but a B2 level or higher is recommended.

Topics covered: (subject to change according to the groups needs)
• Hedging your writing
• Citation systems (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)
• Finding the right tone for your writing
• Using the correct verb tense
• 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 – paragraphing and summarizing
• Expanding your vocabulary and using the right word

Requirements for participation, required level

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

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Dates ( Calendar view )

Frequency Weekday Time Format / Place Period  
weekly Do 12-14 C01-289 07.10.2019-31.01.2020
not on: 12/26/19 / 1/2/20

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Module Course Requirements  
23-FSZ-M20_a Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen 1. Teil Ungraded examination
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Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in der Fremdsprache 2. Teil Ungraded examination
Student information

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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Fachsprachenzentrumskurse ENG; SK   2.5 unbenotet  
  • Three essay of approximately 1000 words.
  • Homework as required.
  • Regular attendance and participation.
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Limited number of participants: 12
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WS2019_230737@ekvv.uni-bielefeld.de
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Last update basic details/teaching staff:
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 
Last update times:
Monday, September 2, 2019 
Last update rooms:
Monday, September 2, 2019 
Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
Department
Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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