EKIS1001 Genres in Writing (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content
In this course, students will overview, analyze and practice a range of text types in English, as well as specialising in a particular text type of their choice. Classes will consist of presentations (by the teacher and students), group discussion and analytical tasks, and feedback sessions on students' written work. Homework will mainlyconsist of weekly writing tasks, culminating in a final portfolio of selected texts.
Completion methods

Contact teaching

Assessment criteria
Active participation in class, a presentation and a final portfolio (which will be both teacher and peer evaluated).

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students will be able to:
  • recognise the structural and linguistic features of different text types in English
  • understand the social origins and purposes of written language norms within various genres and contexts
  • produce a range of text types (e.g. commercial, journalistic, technical, creative) following or manipulating genre norms
  • apply the analytical tools acquired on the course to any new text types and contexts encountered in working life

Additional information

83% attendance

Description of prerequisites

Basic studies and one of the following:

Compulsory prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites

Study materials

Recommended reading: Hyland (2004): Genreand Second Language Writing

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
83% attendance
Evaluation criteria:
Class participation, assigned tasks, oral presentation, portfolio
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Class participation, assigned tasks, oral presentation, portfolio
Language:
English
Study methods:

Contact teaching

Study materials:
Recommended reading: Hyland (2004): Genre and Second Language Writing

Teaching