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Effective Writing
Course Name: Effective Writing
Day(s)/time of class: Tuesdays 6-8 pm (Irish time)
Course length: 12 hours in class + self-study and assignments for teacher feedback
Course dates: Tuesday 04 May - Tuesday 08 June 2021
Level(s): B2 and higher
Course cost - €150*+
*Returning students receive a loyalty discount. Please email infolang@ucc.ie for details.
+UCC staff and students should email infolang@ucc.ie to enquire about special offers.
Course overview
This course will help you to improve your writing skills. You will receive some input from the teacher on how to write more effectively and have plenty of opportunities to practise writing and receive feedback from your teacher. Although this is a course about writing skills, it will be in an interactive format where students are expected to participate and share ideas/opinions with others.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course you will:
- Be better able to write complex sentences
- Be better aware of typical problems found in writing
- Improve the overall structure of your writing
- Be better able to write in a coherent and cohesive way
- Be aware of how to avoid generalisations when writing
- Be better able to use linking words effectively
- Know how to write an argumentative essay and an “advantages/disadvantages” essay
- Be better aware of the differences between formal and informal writing
Weekly course plan (may change slightly depending on class needs)
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Week 1:
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Sentence types - writing simple, compound, and complex sentences Sentence structure problems - fragment sentences, run-ons, etc. |
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Week 2: |
Paragraph structure - Introductions, main body, conclusions |
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Week 3: |
Improving your coherence and cohesion in writing |
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Week 4: |
Using hedging language to avoid generalisations in writing Writing argumentative essays |
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Week 5: |
Linking words of contrast and concession Writing advantages and disadvantages essays |
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Week 6: |
Linking words of addition and sequencing Differences between formal and informal writing |
Student Feedback/Assessment
Students will receive regular feedback from their teachers on their progress. Feedback will be given based on work submitted for corrections. There will be no formal assessment on this course.
Minimum class numbers
A minimum number of 4 students will be required for this class to run. If 4 students do not sign up, you will be offered to transfer to another course (depending on level), postpone to another term, or a refund.
Online class connection requirements
Microsoft Teams application - cameras on during class time.
A good internet connection and a quiet space where you are free to speak (headphones/earphones optional).
Attendance/End of course certificate
Attendance will be taken in every class. If you attend 80% of your lessons, you will receive an end-of-course certificate. Please advise the teacher if you know in advance that you will be absent.
How to Apply
Open for applications. Please click here
IT Requirements: a computer, tablet or smartphone with audio and video. A reliable internet connection. You will need to be able to access MS Teams, Zoom or Canvas for your classes, depending on the course applied for.