Master
2023/2024
Research Seminar "Academic Reading, Writing, and Presenting"
Type:
Compulsory course (Arts and Culture Management)
Area of studies:
Management
Delivered by:
Department of Foreign Languages
When:
1 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Natalia V. Ursul
Master’s programme:
Art and Culture Management
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
24
Course Syllabus
Abstract
Clear and effective communication is currently an indispensable part of a skill set that a successful academic or professional need to build. The main goal of this course is to practice critical reading and academic writing and presentation in the field of Arts and Culture Management and equip Master’s students with the skills necessary to communicate effectively in professional and academic settings. The students will learn to convey ideas clearly and precisely, and will become more effective readers, speakers and writers.
Learning Objectives
- To build skills necessary for successful participation in seminars and for writing papers in English
- To develop critical reading skills
- To develop/improve presentation skills
- To improve academic and professional writing skills
Expected Learning Outcomes
- The students will develop skills necessary for successful participation in seminars and for writing papers in English
- The students will develop effective oral skills in academic and professional settings, including presentation skills
- The students will develop critical reading skills
- The student will develop/improve presentation skills
- The students will improve academic and professional writing skills
Course Contents
- Professional Communication: Introduction
- Critical reading strategies
- Considering your audience when speaking/writing
- Planning and structuring an effective oral presentation/reports for a seminar or an academic conference
- Planning and structuring an effective written paper in the field of Arts and Culture Management
Assessment Elements
- Critical reading and writing a synthesis paragraph
- Making a poster presentation
- Mini-tests, quizzes, homework
- Writing an annotated bibliography (5 items)
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 2nd module0.2 * Critical reading and writing a synthesis paragraph + 0.25 * Making a poster presentation + 0.25 * Mini-tests, quizzes, homework + 0.3 * Writing an annotated bibliography (5 items)
