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Lesson 1: Introduction to Academic English

Aim: Understand the key differences between academic and conversational English and become familiar with academic vocabulary and conventions.

Activities:

  • Overview of academic vs. conversational English.
  • Introduction to formal writing style and tone.
  • Discuss the importance of academic integrity.
  • Practice exercise: Identify academic and non-academic language in sample texts.

Homework: Read an academic article and highlight unfamiliar vocabulary.

Lesson 2: Effective reading and Note-Taking

Aim: Develop effective reading strategies and learn note-taking techniques for academic texts.

Activities:

    • Skimming and scanning techniques.
    • Identifying main ideas and supporting details.
    • Introduction to note-taking methods (Cornell, mind mapping, outlining).
    • Practice exercise: Take notes from a short academic passage. 

Homework: Read a longer academic article and write a summary.

Lesson 3: Paraphrasing and Summarising

Aim: Learn how to paraphrase and summarise academic texts accurately.

Activities:

    • Discuss the importance of paraphrasing and summarising in academic writing.
    • Techniques for effective paraphrasing.
    • Practice exercise: Paraphrase sentences and paragraphs from academic texts.
    • Techniques for summarising.
    • Practice exercise: Summarise a short academic article.

Homework: Paraphrase and summarise selected paragraphs from an academic article.
Lesson 4: Critical Thinking and Analysis

Aim: Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills.

Activities:

  • Discuss what critical thinking involves in an academic context.
  • Techniques for analysing arguments and evidence.
  • Practice exercise: Analyse an academic article or case study.
  • Group discussion on the importance of critical thinking in academia.

Homework: Write a critical analysis of a given academic article.

Lesson 5: Synthesising information

Aim: Learn how to synthesise information from multiple sources.

Activities:

  • Discuss the concept of synthesis in academic writing.
  • Techniques for combining information from different sources.
  • Practice exercise: Synthesise information from two academic articles.

Homework: Write a synthesis of three academic articles on a given topic.

Lesson 6: Coherence and Cohesion

Aim: Learn techniques for achieving coherence and cohesion in academic writing.

Activities:

  • Discuss the importance of coherence and cohesion in essays.
  • Techniques for using transitions and linking words.
  • Practice exercise: Revise paragraphs to improve coherence and cohesion.

Homework: Apply coherence and cohesion techniques to the essay draft.

Lesson 7: Essay Planning and Organisation

Aim: Develop skills for planning and organising an academic essay.

Activities:

  • Discuss the structure of an academic essay (introduction, body, conclusion).
  • Techniques for creating an essay outline.
  • Practice exercise: Plan and outline a 1000-word essay on a chosen topic.
  • Group discussion on effective essay organisation.

Homework: Write the first draft of a 1000-word essay based on the outline.

Lesson 8: Citations and Referencing

Aim: Understand the importance of citations in academic writing and learn how to properly cite sources.

Activities:

  • Discuss the importance of citing sources to avoid plagiarism and give credit to original authors.
  • Overview of different citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago).
  • Techniques for in-text citations and creating a bibliography.
  • Practice exercise: Create in-text citations and a bibliography for a sample academic article.
  • Group discussion on common citation mistakes and how to avoid them.

Homework: Revise the first draft of the essay to include proper citations and a bibliography.

Lesson 9: Reflective Writing

Aim: Develop skills in reflective writing and understand its importance in academic contexts.

Activities:

  • Discuss the purpose and structure of reflective writing.
  • Techniques for writing reflectively.
  • Practice exercise: Write a reflective piece on the essay writing process.

Homework: Complete the reflective piece and prepare for class discussion.

Lesson 10: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary 

Aim: Improve grammar and expand academic vocabulary.

Activities:

  • Grammar focus: complex sentence structures, passive voice, and nominalisation.
  • Study common academic word lists (e.g., AWL).
  • Practice exercises on academic vocabulary and grammar.

Homework: Write sentences using new vocabulary and complex sentence structures.


Lesson 11: Final Draft and Editing

Aim: Finalise the essay through thorough editing and proofreading.

Activities:

  • Discuss techniques for self-editing and proofreading.
  • Practice exercise: Edit and proofread a sample academic essay.
  • Group discussion on common mistakes to avoid.

Homework: Finalise and submit the final draft of the 1000-word essay.

Lesson 12: Presentation Skills and Course Overview 

Aim: Develop presentation skills and reflect on the course learning outcomes.

Activities:

  • Discuss the elements of an effective academic presentation.
  • Techniques for creating and delivering presentations.
  • Practice exercise: Prepare and deliver a short presentation on the essay topic.
  • Group discussion (where applicable) reflecting on the course and the skills learned.

Homework: Write a reflection on what has been learned throughout the course and how it will be applied in future academic pursuits.

Course duration

12 lessons  (twice a week) 

Class duration: 1 hour. 

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