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Weeks
Topics Course Outcomes
1 Introduction to course, explanation of course objectives, speed reading exercises 1
2 Reading and analyzing various texts, making use of information in texts, basic citation rules and plagiarism, in-class discussions on eliticing info 1-2-3
3 Incorporating information taken from an outside source into a paragraph; simple citation rules, in-class discussions on eliticing info 1-2-3
4 Interpretation of graphs & charts and using them in writing, in-class discussions on eliticing info 1-2-3
5 Working on essay writing: content, organization, structure, language 4-5
6 Introduction to Classification essay, critical thinking, reading exercises and in-class discussions 1-2-4
7 Classification essay: writing introduction and conclusion paragraphs, in-class evaluation 2-3-4-5
8 Classification essay: writing body conclusion paragraphs, in-class evaluation 2-3-4-5
9 Introduction to argumentative essay, reading and analyzing texts on controversial issues, content and organization 1-2-6-7
10 Class debate, reading 1-2-6-7
11 Writing argumentative essay, discussing texts on a controversial issue, learning language of discussion, exercise on cons and pros of a topic 1-2-6-7
12 Argumentative essay: outlining and writing introduction and conclusion paragraphs, in-class evaluation 1-2-3-6-7-8
13 Argumentative essay: outlining and writing body paragraphs, in-class evaluation 1-2-3-6-7-8
14 Revision and final exam practice 9 |