ACADEMIC WRITING

Session 1: The writing process 1.1 to 1.8

Session 2: The writing process 1.9 to 1.16

Session 3: Elements of writing 2.1 to 2.8

Session 4: Elements of writing 2.9 to 2.16

Session 5: Accuracy in writing 3.1 to 3.8

Session 6: Accuracy in writing 3.9 to 3.16

Session 7: Accuracy in writing 3.17 to 3.23

Session 8: Midterm (in class)

Session 9: Writing models 4.1 to 4.6

Session 10: Revision – Final Assignment (take-home)

The course will be assessed by class participation, mid-course and end-of-course assignments:

• Class participation, homework and attendance: 20%
• Mid-course assignment: 30%
• End-of-course assignment: 50%

Mandatory:

• Bailey, S. (2006). Academic writing: A handbook for international students. New York: Routledge.

Supplementary:

• Bjork, L and Raisanen, C. (2003). Academic writing: A university writing course. Sweden: Studentlitteratur.
• Leki, L. (1998). Academic writing: Exploring processes and strategies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Hamp-Lyons, L. And Heasley, B. (2006). Study writing: A course in writing skills for academic purposes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Oshima, A. and Hogue, A. (1997). Introduction to Academic Writing: Second Edition. New York: Longman.
• Oshima, A. and Hogue, A. (1999). Introduction to Academic Writing: Third Edition. New York: Longman.
• Jordan, R. R. (2003). Academic Writing Course. Harlow: Longman.