Last update: James Partridge, D.Phil., Dr. (02.02.2021)
This course is an introduction to a number of key concepts in Academic Writing. We will begin by considering how academic writing differs from other styles of English, and then move on to discuss how to structure an essay, some specifics of vocabulary and grammar, and how to use (and not misuse) secondary sources, citations and footnotes. We will also look at some of the software you can use to help and improve your writing and discuss writing and delivering academic presentations. The aim of the seminar is to introduce students to the principles of academic writing and to improve their reading, writing and critical thinking skills. A high level of English, or native fluency, is a pre-requisite for this course.
Last update: James Partridge, D.Phil., Dr. (02.02.2021)
Tento kurz je úvodem do několika klíčových oblastí akademického projevu, zaměřených na psaní odborného textu. Budeme zkoumat, jak je akademické psaní odlišné od jiných stylů písemného projevu v angličtině a jak správně strukturovat esej. Zaměříme se také na některá specifika slovní zásoby a gramatiky, používání sekundárních zdrojů, citací, odkazů a bibliografie.
Literature
Last update: James Partridge, D.Phil., Dr. (02.02.2021)
Recommended:
Bailey, Stephen. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. London, New York: Routledge, 2017, 344 s. ISBN 978-1138048744.
Hamp-Lyons, Liz and Heasley, Ben. Study Writing : A Course in Written English for Academic and Professional Purposes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006, 168 s. ISBN 0-521-31558-1.
Swales, John and Feak, Christine B.. Academic Writing for Graduate Students : Essential Tasks and Skills. : Michigan ELT, 2012, 418 s. ISBN 978-0-472-03475-8.
Murray, Neil. Writing Essays in English Language and Linguistics: Principles, Tips and Strategies for Undergraduates. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, 248 s. ISBN 978-9812794154.
Teaching methods
Last update: James Partridge, D.Phil., Dr. (29.07.2022)
Last update: James Partridge, D.Phil., Dr. (02.02.2021)
The following topics will be covered:
1. What do we mean by Academic Writing? What is the purpose of academic writing and how does it differ from other types of writing in English?
2. Structure of an essay: Introduction, argument, conclusion. Abstracts: What is an abstract and how do we write one?
3. Vocabulary: General, academic and technical vocabulary
4. Grammar: Cohesion: Writing and linking sentences, paragraphs. Sentence construction. Sophisticated grammatical structures. Common issues: run-on sentences, phrasal verbs
5. Citations: Different styles: MHRA, Chicago, MLA, etc.
6. Software for academic writing: Zotero, Endnote, Outliners, etc.
6. Sources: Finding, evaluating and using secondary sources
7. Punctuation in academic writing.
7. Reading a text: Critical thinking. Language that expresses perspective and stance
8. Presentations: Conveying information in presentations; how to deliver effective presentations
9. Plagiarism
Course completion requirements
Last update: James Partridge, D.Phil., Dr. (29.07.2022)
Attendance at all classes, online or otherwise, is essential. Assessment will be by a short essay on an academic topic, to be submitted during the exam period after the course.