Objectives
By the end of this course the students will be able to apply English academic writing conventions as they write their Master’s thesis in English. They discuss the cultural / social /cross-cultural demands and expectations of academic writing in a second language (English) in relation to their own writing contexts and will analyze the typical sections of a Master’s thesis e.g. Introduction, Literature review, Methodology, Discussion & Conclusion, and Abstract.
By conducting an in-depth analysis of each chapter at various levels e.g. text organization, rhetorical, linguistic, and grammatical devices, the students identify the features particular to the chapter and apply this to their own thesis writing. The students will collaborate on peer assessment tasks, conduct feedback, critically evaluate and communicate their research to the group. Finally, they evaluate their overall performance and engage in critical reflection & inquiry.
- Teacher
Jeremy Palmer