Academic Written Communication
2019/2020
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
This module comprises a course in theory on written communication and considerations as regards different target groups.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- the selected subject area and relevant theory pertaining to it
- relevant communication theories and methods
- the significance of different written communication methods in relation to defined target groups
Skills
- delimiting and communicating an academic issue and the analysis of it
- analysing and adapting to specific academic communication situations
Competences
- written presentation of complex academic material of international and intercultural relevance in an academic, clear, balanced and targeted manner.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Academic Written Communication |
| Type of exam | Written exam
An internal examination in: Academic Written Communication.
The examination is an individual written examination which communicates an academic issue. The issue is chosen by the student from within the disciplinary areas of the programme on the basis of the courses offered in the programme. The examination will be based on a subject description of 1-1½ pages, which must be approved in advance by the examiner. The examination is a written home assignment on the basis of the subject description. The assignment paper must be prepared individually and in English by the student and must not exceed 6 pages. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Akademisk faglig formidling, skriftlig |
| Module code | KACCG201611 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
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| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Cross-Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
