English for Academics MODULE II: Academic Writing in English (ONLINE)

En este curso de 10 horas, diseñado específicamente para académicos con por lo menos un nivel intermedio alto de inglés, se desarrollarán destrezas para facilitar la redacción de textos académicos en inglés.

English for Academics is a two-part series of five-week (10-hour) workshops designed for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, professors, and independent scholars.

Module II: Academic Writing in English focuses on developing skills in the preparation of abstracts, conference papers, journal articles, and peer review, for scholars working in the humanities, social sciences, and architecture. Particular attention will be paid to the fundamental differences between English and Spanish rhetorical patterns and discourse styles. Because this workshop offers practical advice and the opportunity for individualized instructor feedback, participants are encouraged to bring drafts of work in progress. Certificates of course completion will be provided.

This workshop is for students at levels B2 (Upper Intermediate) or higher.

Instructor: Karen Secrist, PhD

Topics will include the following:

• Components of effective academic writing (i.e., syntax, organization, cohesion, transitions, and punctuation)
• General and discipline-specific academic vocabulary
• Proper citation practices
• Peer review strategies and responding to peer review feedback
• Common errors that impede comprehension and/or distract the reader; words and phrases to avoid