Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - BarcelonaWritten English
Main language of instruction: English
Head instructor
Lc. Martyn Russell BAKER - mbaker@uic.es
Other instructors
Lda. Jean VILANOVA - jean@uic.es
Lda. Julia Lucie BANKS - jbanks@uic.es
Lda. Doris STANGER - dstanger@uic.es
Lda. Ann SWINNEN - aswinnen@uic.es
Dda. Gabriela ALBANO - galbano@uic.es
Office hours
By appointment.
The aim of this programme is primarily to improve writing skills within the context of the degree programme. It is based on the principles that language and literacy is acquired when language is used as a means for understanding and constructing knowledge such as when we generate ideas and acquire the language through writing. Students will also be invited to connect what they already know and have experienced with what they are being asked to read and do.
The programme consists of 3 elements: class-based lessons, tutorials and self-study. The teacher-led lessons focus on developing students’ writing skills guiding them through the writing process. Tutorials will focus on student development and interpersonal skills and will include an evaluated group project. The final part being the self-study element which primarily focuses on writing and developing the use of reference and self-correction tools.
All three elements have been specifically designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and resources that will increase their confidence in order to communicate effectively in English.
Recommended minimum global level is that of a B2.1 before the start of the course.
Classroom:
Tutorial:
Self Study:
Students are expected to:
Block 1 (2 to 4 weeks) - General introduction to writing techniques and skills (brainstorming and creating ideas, outlining, introduction, topic sentences, paragraph formation, body, conclusion).
Block 2 (10 to 12 weeks) - Different types of writing: compare and contrast, cause and effect, persuasive, news story, feature article, press release.
Block 3 (2 weeks) - Final production with a group project and final exam based on types of writing.
| TRAINING ACTIVITY | ECTS CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Lectures. In lectures, lecturers/professors not only transmit content or knowledge, but also, and above all else, attitudes, motivation, skills and values, etc. They also ensure that participants can express their opinions and arguments to the other students. | 3.8 |
| Seminar. This activity will consist of taking an in-depth look at specific up-to-date topics in a monographic manner-in some cases these topics will have been debated socially-, via active work in small groups. | 1.2 |
| Practical workshop. A highly practical working activity, where students can acquire skills that are practical or also theoretical (intellectual skills, logical skills, critical skills, intellectual learning skills, study skills, quoting skills, etc). | 1 |
Class-based materials:
To be provided by the teacher, based on essential writing skills needed.