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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DETAILS
Code: 103413Title (of the course): LA ESCRITURA/ REDACCIÓN DE TEXTOS ACADÉMICOS
Degree/Master: Year: 1MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN ESTUDIOS INGLESESAVANZADOS: LINGÜÍSTICA COGNITIVA, LITERATURA YEDUCACIÓN B
ECTS Credits: 4.0 Classroom hours: 16Face-to-face classroom percentage: 16.0% Study hours: 84Online platform:
LECTURER INFORMATION
Name: GÓMEZ PARRA, MARÍA ELENA (Coordinador)Department: FILOLOGÍAS INGLESA Y ALEMANAArea: FILOLOGÍA INGLESAOffice location: Alta - EE-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 957 212 563
Name: GÁMEZ FERNÁNDEZ, CRISTINA MARÍADepartment: FILOLOGÍAS INGLESA Y ALEMANAArea: FILOLOGÍA INGLESAOffice location: Edificio Gregor Mendel, Planta Baja. Campus de Rabanales.E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 957 212 059
PREREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Prerequisites established in the study planNon applicable
A B2 level of English (minimum) is strongly recommended.
Recommendations
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
To make students able to show learning abilities that allow them to continue studying in an self-directed or independent manner
CB10
To ensure that students are able to effectively communicate their conclusions and the reasons thatunderpin them to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner.
CB9
To develop skills in written comprehension in academic contexts.CE13
To attain the learning skills that allow them to carry out a critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis ofnew ideas.
CG2
Ability to foster, in academic and professional contexts, technological, social or cultural advancementwithin a knowledge-based society.
CG3
Development of skills for correct oral, written and graphic communication.CT2
To be able to write and present the results of their own research in the form of a scientific articlebefore a specialized audience.
CT4
To act professionally respecting human rights, the principles of universal accessibility for personswith disabilities, respect for fundamental rights of equality and in accordance with the values of aculture of peace and democratic ideals.
CT5
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OBJECTIVES
- To be able to recognise different types of academic texts. - To be able to identify the different sections of an academic text. - To be able to write an abstract on specialized literature.- To apply acquired knowledge to develop coherent hypotheses.- To be able to produce coherent texts in scientific English.
CONTENT
1. Theory contentsThe syllabus of this subject is structured according to the writing skill in English, so students can appropriatelytackle their academic and scientific tasks. Grammar: the essentials.Organising ideas and crafting paragraphs.The structure of scientific articles.The publication process.
The practical contents of the subject will address at the writing of specific sentences, paragraphs and textsfollowing the main guidelines studied within the theoretical block.
2. Practical contents
METHODOLOGY
ClarificationsPart-time students who can demonstrate their impossibility of attending classes will be able to follow this courseby contacting the teacher-team, who will guide them through a distant process consisting in the analysis of thedocuments and bibliographical resources, self-study and text writing exercises that the teachers will assess.
Face-to-face activities
Activity Total
Group work (cooperative ) 2
Lectures 8
Seminar 2
Workshop 2
Writing Activities 2
Total hours 16
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Off-site activities
Activity Total
Analysis 22
Exercises 15
Group work 15
Reference search 10
Self-study 22
Total hours 84
WORK MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS
Case studiesDossierExercises and activities
ClarificationsThe presentations and material of this course will be delivered by the teachers as the course moves forward.
EVALUATION
Tools Percentage
Assignments and projects 60%
Group work 20%
Oral presentations 20%
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Clarifications:
Final assignment will be loaded with the 60% of the final mark of this course. 40% will be allocated to formativeand continuous assessment in the form of writing tests, seminars, group work and practical writing exercises.
September 2020
Period of validity for partial qualifications:
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Armer, T. 2011. Cambridge English for Scientists. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Bob, D. 2011. Communicating Across Cultures. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Bowker, L. & Pearson, J. 2002. Working with Specialized Language: A Practical Guide to Using Corpora. London:Routledge.Brieger, N. & Pohl, A. 2006. Technical English. Vocabulary and Grammar, Oxford: Summertown Publish.British Council. 2014. English for Academics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Brown, G. D. 2007. Professional English in Use: Law Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Davis, M., Davis, K.J. & Dunagan, M. 2012. Scientific Papers and Presentations: Navigating ScientificCommunication in Today's World. London: Academic Press.Fortanet Gómez, I. (coord.). 2002. Cómo escribir un artículo de investigación en inglés, Madrid: Alianza.Hancock, M. 2003. English Pronunciation in Use. Intermediate, Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.Ibbotson, Mark. 2008. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Jones, L. 2006. Working in English. Intermediate. CUP: Cambridge. Personal Study Book with Audio CD.Lebrun, J.L., 2007. Scientific Writing. A Reader and Writer's Guide. New Jersey: World Scientific Co.Vázquez y del Árbol, E. 2007. La traducción español-inglés de documentos académicos: los sistemas universitariosespañol, británico y norteamericano frente al futuro EEES, Granada: Universidad de Granada.Young, P. 2006. Writing and Presenting in English: The Rosetta Stone of Science. Elsevier BV.Zinsser, W. K. 1998. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction 6th ed. New York: HarperCollins.
1. Basic Bibliography
2. Further readingDay, R.A. 1983. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Philadelphia: ISI Press.Ebel, H.F., Bliefert, C. & Russay, W.E. 1987. The Art of Scientific Writing, Weinheim: VCH.Estrin, H. A. 1990. Technical Writing in the Corporate World, Los Altos, California: Crisp.González Pueyo, M. I. 1998. Technical English: Function and Grammar, Zaragoza: Universidad de Zaragoza.Hoover, H. 1980. Essentials for the Scientific and Technical Writer. New York: Dover Publications."Jargon To Jabberwocky: 3 Books On Writing."< a h r e f = " h t t p : / / g o . g a l e g r o u p . c o m / p s / i . d o ? i d = G A L E % 7 C A 2 8 8 6 2 0 2 6 3 & v = 2 .1&u=jrycal5&it=r&p=LitRC&sw=w&asid=985df44e160d0ec1485c005450633cb2" type="Reference">http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA288620263&v=2.1&u=jrycal5&it=r&p=LitRC&sw=w&asid=985df44e160d0ec1485c005450633cb2</a> (last accessed 10th April 2015)Lee, M.; Stephenson, G.; Anderson, M.; Lee, L. A. 1995. The Handbook of Technical Writing: Form and Style. NewYork: Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch.Maillot, J. 1997. La traducción científica y técnica, Madrid: Gredos.Norman, G. 1999. Cómo escribir un artículo científico en inglés, Madrid: Hélice.Pickett, N. A. 1996. Technical English: Writing, Reading and Speaking, New York: Harper Collins.Pullum, Geoffrey K. 2010. "The Land of the Free and the Elements of Style." English Today 2, 34-44.Sides, C.H. 1992. How to Write and Present Technical Information. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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The methodological strategies and the evaluation system contemplated in this Course Description will be adapted according tothe needs presented by students with disabilities and special educational needs in the cases that are required.
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