The course will not be taught in the spring semester 2008

Writing is an integral part of an academic education. The purpose of this writing course is to introduce students to the main types of academic writing they will be expected to do while they are studying at NTNU.

The course will cover the basic structures of term papers and other types of academic writing, with focus on establishing the rationale and purpose of an academic paper. Since academic writing is dependent on the research of others, the course will emphasize the importance of finding, evaluating and referring to relevant literature. Reference is a key issue here. In addition, the course will provide students with writing and language techniques that are useful in writing a clear, coherent, logical text.

The course will be instructed in English and will be a combination of lectures and student participation (group work).

The course will be offered as a 7.5 credit course in the Autumn semester of 2007. The timetable will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

Application
Students who wish to attend SPRÅK1501 Academic Writing apply by sending an e-mail to studieveiledning@hf.ntnu.no no later than Monday August 27th.

SPRÅK1501 Academic Writing
Teaching: Autumn: 7.5 Cr
Language of instruction: English
Grade: Pass/Fail
Compulsory assignments: Required class attendance 80%, Four approved texts and , E-logs
Recommended previous knowledge: Students who take the course should be proficient in both oral and written English. The course is primarily for exchange students at bachelor’s level at the Faculty of Arts or The Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management. Students who wish to take the course must apply by sending an e-mail to the Faculty of Arts: studieveiledning@hf.ntnu.no.
Learning objective: Academic writing is an integral part of an academic education. The purpose of this academic writing course is to introduce students to the main types of academic writing they will be expected to use while they are students at NTNU, and thereby increase their level of academic proficiency.
Academic content: Academic writing is an integral part of an academic education. The course will cover the basic structures of term papers and other types of academic writing, with focus on establishing the rationale and purpose of an academic paper. Since academic writing is dependent on the research of others, the course will emphasize the importance of finding, evaluating and referring to relevant literature. Reference is a key issue here. In addition, the course will provide students with writing and language techniques that are useful in writing a clear, coherent, logical text.
Course material: Björk and Räisänen’s ’Academic Writing’. Other materials will be made available in class.
Teaching methods and activities: The course will be taught as a combination of lectures and group sessions. The final paper will be based on the four required written assignments that the students submit during the semester.
In addition to the required assignments, students are to write and submit at least 8 e-logs (short, weekly e-mails) during the course of the semester.

Deadlines for submisson will be announced by the course instructor.

Failing one part of the exam entails failing the whole course. Students who fail must complete and submit a new set of required assignments and final paper.

Assessment: Assignment/Work
PRACTICAL COURSE 1/2
TERM PAPER 1/2