Textbook
Anderson, P. & Robinson, S. (2022) Reading for the Real World 3. (4th Edition) Compass Publishing.
References
Jordan, R. R. (2009) Academic Writing Course: Study Skills in English. (3rd Edition) Essex: Longman.
Oshima, A. & Hogue, L. A. (2017) Longman Academic Writing Series 3: Paragraphs to Essays. (4th Edition) NJ: Pearson Education.
Zenach, D. E, & Ghulldu, L. A. (2020) Writing Essays: from Paragraph to Essay. Oxford: Macmillan.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with opportunities to develop their academic reading and writing skills. Students will read texts on contemporary, real-world topics and write English summaries in response. They will also learn fundamental concepts of academic writing and analyze a variety of English-language genres. By the end of the course, students are expected to enpand their vocabulary, deepen their reading comprehension, understand the core principles of academic writing, and gain greater confidence in reading and writing academic English.
Teaching Methods
The course incorporates a series of classroom activities, including group discussions, group presentations, and writing tasks. Through thiese activities, students are expected to improve their reading skills and become more confident academic writers.
Course Description
In this course, students will learn to read and write in academic English. They will build a broad vocabulary base through reading selected articles and analyzing diverse genres commonly used in academic contexts. This knowledge will then be applied to their written assignments.
Grading Criteria
Attendance and Participation 10%
Group Presentation 20%
Writing Tasks 20%
Mid-term Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%