Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Academic Writing Biology/Geology
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Teaching staff
SPANISH/ BIO-GEO Mª José López mlopezc@uic.es
ENGLISH Remígio Díaz rrdiaz@uic.es
Introduction
This subject is aimed at future secondary school teachers.
The general objective is to familiarise students with academic writing and its didactics: lexico-grammatical, discursive and rhetorical resources of the language; structure and characteristics of different academic texts; recommended methodologies and possible applications of technology.
Pre-course requirements
Level C1, according to CEFR, in the language of the speciality.
Objectives
1. Master the lexical-grammatical, discursive and rhetorical resources of the language, specific to the different types of academic work.
2. Structure and produce academic texts according to the conventions of the different modalities (recession, paper, article, etc.).
3. Use the reference system (bibliographic, artistic and visual, cinematographic, videographic and other digital information media) in academic works following the reference systems and academic style sheets.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
CE16 Write academic papers using a rigorous methodology and establishing the parameters of appropriate critical interpretation for the effective transmission of ideas with sufficient evidence to corroborate the hypotheses expressed in accordance with academic conventions.
CT1 Critically analyse personal work and use the appropriate resources and strategies for professional improvement.
CT3 Show ethical and responsible behaviour as a citizen and as a professional.
CB6 Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB9 Students are able to communicate their conclusions - and the knowledge and rationale underpinning them - to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
CG1 Formulate reflective and critical, responsible, ethical and respectful judgements about the various players in the educational process (family, school and society).
CG2 Analyse and synthesise information obtained from different environments in order to solve problems or conflict situations, to identify and define the significant elements that constitute a problem in order to solve it with criteria and effectively.
CG3 Integrate and collaborate actively in the achievement of common objectives with other people, areas and organisations.
CG4 Presenting ideas orally and in writing, adapting to different communicative styles and types of activities.
CG6 Knowing, integrating and using Information and Communication Technologies in different fields in an effective and responsible way.
Learning outcomes of the subject
1. Master the lexical-grammatical, discursive and rhetorical resources of the language, specific to the different types of academic work.
2.Structures and produces academic texts according to the conventions of the different modalities (recessional, paper, article, etc.).
3.Master the referencing system (bibliographic, artistic and visual, cinematographic, videographic and other digital information media) in academic works, following academic reference systems and style sheets.
Syllabus
1.Academic writing. Theoretical and methodological training
2.Tools and resources for working on writing skills in academic environments and the different types of texts.
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
The assessment of the course will be aimed at determining the extent to which the selected competences have been achieved.
The assessment of the course consists of different parts. All of them must be passed in order to pass the course.
The activity will only be considered completed if the students, once they have made their individual contribution, replicate the contribution of a classmate.
Formal aspects:
Academic papers must be submitted on time.
Academic writing must be structured and elaborated according to the conventions of the different textual modalities worked on (summary/abstract, academic article, etc).
students must:
- Express themselves correctly and appropriately in the different modalities, oral and written.
- Relate theory and practice to build teaching knowledge.
- Master the lexical-grammatical, discursive and theoretical resources of the language, typical of the different types of systematic work.
- Master the system of references (bibliographic, scientific, artistic and visual, cinematographic, videographic and other digital information media) in an academic work and following the reference systems and academic style sheets.
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PERCENTAGE |
ASSESSMENT |
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25% |
PT - Online submission of Works
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25% |
PF - Participation in virtual forums and discussions
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30% 20% |
ETE – MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST PA - OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS |
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