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Course: Upper-intermediate Academic Writing 1

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Course title Upper-intermediate Academic Writing 1
Course code VCJ/AW1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fridrichová Alena, Mgr.
  • Siedloczek Marian, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Course schedule* Class 1 Academic English - style and tone Class 2 Academic English - basic features Class 3 Formal emails - basic rules Class 4 Formal emails - common mistakes Class 5 Résumés - basic rules Class 6 Cover letters - basic rules Class 7 Structuring a cover letter Class 8 Punctuation and syntax Class 9 Planning an essay Class 10 Structuring an essay Class 11 Shaping arguments Class 12 Simplicity and coherence * This schedule may be modified as needed

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Methods of Written Work, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 2 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This class will focus on developing academic writing skills. Although the writing for this class will be all in English, general theories of academic writing will be explored and developed by the students. Students should be at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level.
Acquisition of specialised language knowledge of academic writing on the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Prerequisites
A minimum language level in English of level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages is required.
VCJ/AIII2

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay

The class will be taught with a combination of lecture and large and small group discussions. Prior to each class, students are expected to read the assigned material and prepare all assignments as posted on Courseware.
Recommended literature
  • Zemach, Rumisek. (2003). Academic Writing from paragraph to essay. Oxford.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 03.11.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2025/2026