Written Expression_L2_Dr. Sahli F.
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The present writing course will teach you the main techniques and strategies which will help you develop the way you express your ideas in an academic way. It seeks to enhance your writing skill by focusing on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary usage. This encourages you to think critically and analyze the information accurately.
The Written Expression module aims to develop students’ ability to produce clear, coherent, and well-structured texts in English. This course focuses on strengthening students’ academic writing skills through guided practice in paragraph and essay development. Students will learn how to organize ideas logically, develop arguments, and express their thoughts effectively while respecting the conventions of written English.Throughout the course, students will practice various types of writing such as descriptive, narrative, and argumentative texts. Emphasis is placed on the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. Particular attention is also given to grammar accuracy, vocabulary development, coherence, cohesion, and appropriate use of punctuation.You are kindly invited to consult the different units of the course and do the activities.
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Institution: Constantine 1 University-Frères Mentouri
Faculty: Arts and Languages
Department: Arts znd the English Language
Name of the teacher: Dr. Sahli Fatiha
Email: fatiha.sahli@umc.edu.dz
Nature of the Module: TD
Assessment Method: Exam (60 %)/ continuous assessment (40 %)
Coefficient: 2
Credits: 4
Metting days:
Sunday: 9:30-11:30 am.
Tuesday: 10:00-12:00 am. -
This pedagogical work is designed for learners of English as a foreign language. It is important to note that this course covers all aspects of writing skills with connection with writing. Many students find written work to be the most challenging part of their studies. However, with consistent effort and practice, students can improve their academic writing style
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There are some specific requirements for the use of this book. Inorderto be able to follow this educational work, learners are required to have prior knowledgeof the following key components:
- Parts of speech
- Types of sentences.
- Master some basic writing principles.
- Topic Sentence.
- Controlling idea
- Introductory sentence
- Controlling sentences
- Concluding sentence
- Paragraph Format
- Paragraph Structure
- Paragraph Writing.
- Paragraph Editing
- Connectors
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By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
-Understand the mechanisms of writing (paragraphs, essays).
-Demonstrate improved competence in writing structured paragraphs and short essays.
-Practice the main rules of the different types of essays.
-Develop critically students' ideas
-Apply the different mechanisms and techniques of writing.
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Lecture 1: How to Write and Essay
Lecture 2: The Introductory Paragraph
Lecture 3: Parts of the Introductory paragraph
Lecture 4: Revision as a Process of Writing
Lecture 5: Types of Introductions
Lecture 6: The Body of the Essay or the Developmental paragraph
Lecture 7: Unity and Coherence
Lecture 8: The Concluding Paragraph or Conclusion
Lecture 9: The Writing Process
Lecture 10 : Outlining an Essay
Lecture 11 : Punctuation
Lecture 12 : Instructional Words Applied in Essay Topic
Lecture 13 : Types of Essays
Lecture 14 : Writing with a good style
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