05-829 English - "Academic Writing A", Level C1

Course offering details

Instructors: Philip Sawkins

Event type: Seminar

Displayed in timetable as:

Hours per week: 28

Credits: 3,0

Language of instruction: English

Min. | Max. participants: 5 | 25

More information:
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE. We will use  the platform unicommsy (www.unicommsy.uni-hamburg.de). The teacher will contact you via STiNE.


If you are not familiar with the Sprachenzentrum (Language Center of the UHH) and our registration requirements, please check our website www.uni-hamburg.de/sprachenzentrum before registering. Here you will find all information and registration requirements.

The most important points in a nutshell:

Registration Requirements

BEFORE you register, you have to prove your language level to us either …
- by taking our placement test (dates on our website under „Placement“)
- or by showing us an OFFICIAL language certificate (such as TOEFL, IELTS, TestDaF, Uni-VHS, etc.).

For example, for a B2 course you have to prove that you have the B2 level. For C1 courses we need prove that you have reached the level C1. The given level is thus not the one you want to reach but the one you already have.

If you register without having proven your level to us, we will remove your registration.

If you have taken our test or shown us a certificate before in a previous semester, you are in our system and do NOT have to take the test again. Please just register for the courses on STiNE.

Once you have successfully finished two courses in one level, you can do courses in the next higher level without taking the test again, if you like.


How does the registration in STiNE work?

There are two registration phases. In the first phase, there are 20 places per course (random selection). In the second phase, there will be 15 additional places (first come, first served).

If you have problems with the registration in STiNE, please contact our main office (room 3047) early. Please be aware that we are a small department and might not be able to reply quickly if we get many questions at the same time.

How can I sign off in STiNE?

During the registration phases and shortly after, you should be able to sign off in STiNE yourself. So if you were accepted for a course but know you will not be able to attend it, be fair and sign off so someone else can take your place.

If you have difficulties signing off on STiNE, please contact our main office. We can sign you off.

Comments/contents:
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of academic writing, paying particular attention to structure, word choice, punctuation, and style; common mistakes, as well as tips for improving your academic writing skills, will also feature. The course work is based on a variety of materials and exercises designed to help you to plan, draft and write longer pieces in English and will be available for download. Since this is a writing course, no video platforms will be used. Instead, you will be expected to do the work yourself and in conjunction with a peer. The tutor will be readily available via email throughout the semester.

Appointments
Date From To Room Instructors
1 Tue, 6. Apr. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
2 Tue, 13. Apr. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
3 Tue, 20. Apr. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
4 Tue, 27. Apr. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
5 Tue, 4. May 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
6 Tue, 11. May 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
7 Tue, 18. May 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
8 Tue, 25. May 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
9 Tue, 1. Jun. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
10 Tue, 8. Jun. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
11 Tue, 15. Jun. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
12 Tue, 22. Jun. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
13 Tue, 29. Jun. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
14 Tue, 6. Jul. 2021 10:15 11:45 Philip Sawkins
Course specific exams
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Instructors
Philip Sawkins