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