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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Andrew Shields (andrew.shields@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This is the second of three required courses in the module Introduction to Academic Communication in English (ACE). The primary focus of Academic Writing in English II (AWE2) is on the use of secondary literature in academic writing; in addition, students will continue to work on the key structural components of expository writing addressed by AWE1 (thesis statements, paragraphing, transitions and developing an argument). As in AWE1 (35011), the course is conducted with input from the instructor and workshop activities in class involving individual, pair and group work. Instruction is also driven by feedback from written assignments. In this term, the content is linked to two novels by Jane Austen ("Emma" and "Persuasion"); students should acquire and read the books before the semester begins. |
| Learning objectives | While further developing the academic-writing skills introduced in AWE1, students will work on the particular writing skills needed to fully engage with academic disciplines, above all how to work with secondary literature in expository writing. |
| Bibliography | A course pack of material will be provided by the instructors. Students should acquire and read the following two editions of Jane Austen's novels before the semester begins (both are available from the 'Labyrinth' bookshop, Nadelberg 17): - "Emma", by Jane Austen (Norton Critical Edition), 978-0-393-92764-1 - "Persuasion", by Jane Austen (Norton Critical Edition), 978-0-393-91153-4 |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | "Academic Writing in English I" (35011) or permission of the instructor. This course is open only to English majors. |
| Course application | Please register for the course on services.unibas.ch. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 02.03.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 09.03.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 16.03.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 23.03.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 30.03.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 06.04.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 13.04.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 20.04.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 27.04.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 04.05.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 11.05.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 18.05.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 25.05.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 01.06.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | --, -- |
| Modules |
Modul: Introduction to Academic Communication in English (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written assessments |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |