230741 Englisch: English Academic Writing IV (S) (WiSe 2020/2021)

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This course is intended for any student who is writing, or plans to write a longer academic work in English. (BA thesis, MA thesis, or PhD dissertation, or other projects). While this course is not discipline-specific, we will discuss general tactics and writing strategies, as well as research methods and time management skills.

This course is open to all levels, but a minimum level of B2 is recommended.

Topics covered: (subject to change due to the group's needs)

• Writing longer works: staying on track
• Ensuring your tone is correct
• Presenting your written work
• Doing research in English
• Finding the right word, and expanding your vocabulary
• Finding help with writing in your discipline
• Writing abstracts
• Writing research proposals
• Self-editing
• Getting help from your peers

Note: We will be conducting the class entirely online this semester. This means that all meetings will take place on Zoom. We will meet every week, either as a large group, or in smaller pre-assigned writing groups. These groups will be assigned during the first class meeting. All work will be posted and submitted through Lernraum+. In order to participate students must have a reliable internet connection and a moderate comfort with technology.

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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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
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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Fachsprachenzentrumskurse ENG; SK   2.5 unbenotet  

Completion of an online writing portfolio, consisting of several short writing assignments, and a final term paper of 8-10 pages.

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Limited number of participants: 12
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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
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This lecture is taught in english
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Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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