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36488-02 - Course: Academic Writing in English II 3 CP

Semester spring semester 2023
Course frequency Every spring sem.
Lecturers Peter Burleigh (p.burleigh@unibas.ch, Assessor)
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
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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 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal

Dates

Date Time Room
Tuesday 21.02.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 28.02.2023 08.15-10.00 Fasnachstferien
Tuesday 07.03.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 14.03.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 21.03.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 28.03.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 04.04.2023 08.15-10.00 - Online Präsenz -, --
Tuesday 11.04.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 18.04.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 25.04.2023 08.15-10.00 - Online Präsenz -, --
Tuesday 02.05.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 09.05.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 16.05.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 23.05.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Tuesday 30.05.2023 08.15-10.00 Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
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

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