XPX_ACAD Academic writing

Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
podzim 2022
Rozsah
0/2/0. 4 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučující
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D. (cvičící)
Dev Mani Sharma, MCom (cvičící)
Garance
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D.
Katedra veřejné ekonomie – Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Jana Nesvadbová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra veřejné ekonomie – Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin
XPX_ACAD/01: Po 14:00–15:50 S309, kromě Po 12. 9., kromě Po 31. 10., M. Guzi, D. Sharma
Předpoklady
A minimum of B2 level of the CEFR; the ability to actively participate in group discussions; some experience of academic writing.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.

Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 25 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 0/25, pouze zareg.: 0/25
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
The goal of this course is to familiarize MA students with the academic writing skills required for thesis writing. The course takes students through different stages of the preparation and writing of an academic text with the aim to increase their chances of being successful in writing their MA thesis in English in the future. Students will learn how to use the work of other authors effectively in academic writing and how to develop their writing style.
Výstupy z učení
In the course: you will write about your own research; you will learn to analyze and critique texts written by others; you will produce texts that you actually need in your thesis (e.g. literature review); you will learn to cite other people's work and avoid plagiarism; you will edit and refine your own written work; you will learn how to find and use literature sources powerfully.
Osnova
  • The course consists of 6 lectures and 6 seminars.

    Lectures:
    * A Short Guide to Academic Writing Style
    * The Use of Academic Research Databases
    * References and Citations in Academic Writing
    * Critical Literature Review
    * Academic Writing & Plagiarism
    * Tips to Improve Your Academic Writing

    Seminars:
    * Summarizing
    * Paraphrasing
    * Annotated bibliography assignment - discussion
    * Referring Verbs
    * Introducing Paragraphs and Linking Them Together​
    * Critical literature review assignment - discussion
Literatura
    doporučená literatura
  • SWALES, John a Christine B. FEAK. Academic writing for graduate students : essential tasks and skills. 3rd ed. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press, 2012, xiv, 418. ISBN 9780472034758. info
Výukové metody
Group discussions; group and individual writing tasks; reading and text analysis; peer review; vocabulary study.
Metody hodnocení
Academic Writing is a required course, which you need to pass in order to complete your degree. During the course, students will have to complete written assignments, pass online quizzes and attend classes. Requirements for passing grade:
1. Attendance is mandatory and you need at least 70% attendance at lectures and seminars
2. Pass online quizzes (ROPOT tests).
3. Annotated bibliography assignment (400-500 words).
4. Peer assessment assignment (feedback on other students' writing).
5. Critical literature review assignment (900-1000 words).
6. Short reflection on your progress during the course (100-200 words).
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Instructor: Martin Guzi
, Office: Room 316,
Office Hours: by appointment,
Email: martin.guzi@econ.muni.cz
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