Note: This course replaces English Academic Writing III and English Academic Writing IV.
Also note: This is an online course! All meetings will take place on Zoom, and work will be done on Moodle.
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 in English for any of their courses, as well as those who are writing (or are thinking about writing) a thesis or dissertation in English, 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 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 finding the right word
• Creating cohesion in your writing
• The advantages and disadvantages of text generative AI
We will also discuss aspects relevant to writing longer works in English, such as writing abstracts and overcoming writer's block.
AI policy:
In this course, AI may NOT be used for assignments, unless explicitly allowed by your teacher (e.g. during the AI module).
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 send an email to georgina.willms@uni-bielefeld.de
Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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weekly | Mi | 8-10 | ONLINE | 07.10.2024-31.01.2025 |
Module | Course | Requirements | |
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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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The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.
Degree programme/academic programme | Validity | Variant | Subdivision | Status | Semester | LP | |
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Fachsprachenzentrumskurse | ENG; SK | 2.5 | unbenotet |