Introduction to Academic Writing

This course is designed to develop students’ academic writing skills in preparation for first-year university courses. The course combines recorded lessons with writing assignments and self-paced eLearning workshops and webinars. In this intermediate to high-intermediate (CEFR B1+ to B2+) course, students will develop their ability to incorporate ideas that they have either read about or experienced into academic essays. Students will increase their competence in academic summary-response writing, as well as taking timed essay exams. They will practice reading and critical thinking skills as they evaluate the ideas presented in authentic texts. Using notes on readings and their own experience, students will synthesize ideas and present them in academic writing with appropriate citation in APA style.