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Lecturer(s)
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Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction to academic writing; Thesis statements; Plagiarism; Paraphrasing/Quoting/Summarizing; Referencing; Writing a bibliography; Organizing and supporting arguments; Writing an introduction; Writing a conclusion; Writing an argumentative essay.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Methods of Written Work
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Learning outcomes
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This course builds on the Reading and Writing course from the previous semester but focuses specifically on academic writing. We will begin with a thorough consideration of a range of issues related to plagiarism, such as what it and how to avoid it, note-taking, summarising, paraphrasing, avoiding referencing, and the compilation of bibliographies. After this, through a series of exercises, both in class and as homework tasks, the course takes students from the construction of paragraphs up to a 1000-word argumentative essay. We will also deal with the structuring and organisation of arguments and how to write an effective introduction and conclusion. Throughout the course, attention is paid to training students in how to learn from their mistakes through guided self-correction.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Essay, Student performance
A minimum of 80% attendance (except for medical/other serious reasons) Punctual arrival and staying for the whole lesson Active participation in all lessons Completion of all classwork tasks Timely completion of all homework tasks set Language correction of all returned work as directed by the teacher If, for any reason, (including illness), you miss a lesson, it is your responsibility to ask your colleagues or your teacher about what was done and any homework that was set and to be fully prepared for the next class Completion of an academic essay of a length to be determined by the teacher.
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Recommended literature
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Bailey, S. (2006). Academic Writing: a handbook for international students. Londýn.
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LENOCHOVÁ, A. a kol. (2003). Materials and tasks for distance students. Olomouc: UP.
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Oshima, A., Hogue, A. (2005). Writing Academic English. London.
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