2009 Course Handbook
LING253: Writing in English
This is a general education unit for students of any discipline who are concerned about writing, especially writing for academic, professional and other functional purposes. It aims to provide insights into the English language as a communicative system and to foster a critical and informed attitude to language use in various kinds of written texts. Both in lectures/workshops and in the tutorials we will analyse various principles of linguistic choice and organisation that produce successful written communication. By developing an understanding of what makes for successful communication in writing of others, writers can also learn to develop techniques for writing successfully themselves.
Written assignments are set at fortnightly intervals, and there is a two-hour test essay to be written in class time at the end of the half-year.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Sue Spinks |
| Prerequisites: | 12cp |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Linguistics |
Timetable Information
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