Aanbod Mastercursus(sen) English writing

 

 

1.      UvA Cursus: English Speaking and Writing Skills

2.      Studie en Loopbaan: Scientific Writing

3.      Aanbod Letteren: maatwerk

4.      FPP/FALW: Scientific Writing in English (aanbod taalcentrum)

5.      VUMC: Scientific Writing in English

 

 

 

English Speaking and Writing Skills

Vakcode

NA402252

Admin. code

OWIN

Studielast

2

Periode(n)

Semester 1 block 3, voertaal English (Introduction session takes place in October 2006)

 

Onderwijsinstituut

Exact Sciences

Docent(en)

A. Hypher (coördinator)

Inlichtingen

A. Hypher
Nieuwe Achtergracht 166
+31 20 5255860

Onderdeel van

Master's in Analytical Sciences (Chemistry)
Master's in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Physics)
Master's in Biomolecular Sciences (Chemistry)
Master's in Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)
Master's in Mathematical Physics
Master's in Mathematics
Master's in Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis (Chemistry)
Master's in Particle and Astroparticle Physics (Physics)
Master's in Stochastics and Financial Mathematics
Master's in Theoretical Physics (Physics)
Master's in Environmental Sciences (Chemistry)

 

Leerdoel

This course is compulsory in the master programme and its aim is to improve a student's standard of Speaking and Writing skills in English.
Note: Students who want more practice after having taken this course are invited to register for the 'English Advanced Course', starting 7 February 2007. For more information consult the course description in the Course List: English Advanced Course (2 EC).

Inhoud

Student's own contribution to this course, a written assignment and an oral presentation, form an important basis for the content of this course. Discussions will lead to: the identification of language errors, suggestions for improvement with regard to sentence construction, use of grammar and appropriateness of style. Punctuation, spelling and some rules and exceptions in the English language will also be highlighted.

Aanbevolen voorkennis

A good working knowledge of English at upper intermediate level (ALTE 3), to be established through a Quick Placement Test, which will be held on Wednesday 11 October 2006 during an introductory session, from 13.00 - 15.00 h in room C 2.10, second floor building C, Nieuwe Achtergracht 166.

Aanmelden

Via http://studieweb.student.uva.nl 4 weeks prior to the start of the course ( 11 oktober 2006) or e-mail: svdalen@science.uva.nl
Please note: your enrolment is not valid unless the special requirements are met (see 'Remarks' below).

Onderwijsvorm

Written assignment and an oral presentation; discussions.

Onderwijstijden

Two parallel courses will run as follows:
Group A: Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 January 2007 from 10.00 – 12.00 and from 13.00 – 15.00 in room I.301
Group B: Wednesdays 10, 17, 24, 31 January 2007 from 10.00 – 12.00 and from 13.00 – 15.00 in room I.102
Details of further groups to be announced as necessary.

Studie-materiaal

Handouts.

Aantal deelnemers

Each group a maximum of 15 participants.

Toetsvorm

2 EC points will be awarded to students who submit a written assignment, and give an oral presentation, and attend all four sessions in either group A or group B etc.

Bijzonderheden

Special requirements:

  • Students are required to complete a short written assignment in English (approx. 1500 words), to be submitted electronically as a 'WORD document' at the time of enrolment to Sjoukje van Dalensvdalen@science.uva.nl not later than 30 November 2006.
    Any assignments received after this date will not be accepted and the student will not qualify for enrolment. The written assignment must be the student's own work and should be based on a topic relevant to his/her field of study.
  • Before the commencement of the course, students are further requested to prepare a short presentation in English (approx. 20 minutes) on a topic that is different to the one chosen for the written assignment. This is to be given to the rest of the group during the course. However, the content of the presentation should be appropriately selected to be suitable for an audience not sharing the same scientific background. Presenters are encouraged to use visual aids - an OHP and a beamer projector plus laptop for use with PowerPoint will be available

 

 

 

Scientific Writing

 

Doelgroep

 

Studenten, die hun schrijfvaardigheid in het Engels willen verbeteren.

 

Inhoud

 

In de cursus worden iedere bijeenkomst Engelse teksten geschreven en oefeningen gemaakt. Aandacht wordt besteed aan:
- de academische schrijfstijl
- helder en correct formuleren
- de grammatica van het Engels (o.a. werkwoordstijden, lidwoorden, woordvolgorde)
- het schrijven van een logisch en pakkend betoog

 

Data

 

Dinsdag extra cursus!!!
8, 15, 22, 29 mei en 5, 12 juni 2007
15.30 - 17.30 uur

 

Kosten

 

Studenten € 50 cursus + aanschaf lesmateriaal à € 20 (informatie bij inschrijving)
Anderen € 100 cursus + aanschaf lesmateriaal à € 20 (informatie bij inschrijving)

 

Inschrijven en informatie

 

Studentenbalie
De Boelelaan 1105, 0A-11 
1081 HV AMSTERDAM
Telefoon (020) 598 5020
Open tussen 10.00 en 17.00 uur; de maanden augustus en september van 10.00 tot 16.30 uur.
Definitieve inschrijving na betaling.

 

Email: opleiding@dienst.vu.nl

 

 

Scientific Writing in English

 

code

471023

 

credits

3

 

co-ordinator

drs J.K.A. Meijer

 

period

various, see timetable masters

 

aim

The aim of this course is to provide the writing student with the essential linguistic means for producing English academic texts which are effective, idiomatically and stylistically appropriate and grammatically correct.

 

content

The initial focus in the course is on the various types of scientific texts, the associated text structures and on the parts played by the introduction and conclusion of a scientific text. The next topic is the accepted method of stating research goals in English, presenting a list of references, describing - clearly but succinctly - the design of a research study. This is followed by matters such as 'how can I write a good English paragraph', 'how do I express an exemplification', or even 'how should I compare and contrast'. All of the theoretical material in the course is directly relevant to practical usage. Practical usage is, in turn, limited to the specific text genre of scientific writing.

 

form of tuition

The course is focussed on self-tuition. The plenary sessions concentrate on the process of writing and the product of writing. Homework is part of the course. With each topic, participants work through a phased series of exercises that usually conclude with the requirement to write a short piece of text. The instructor will append extensive written remarks to this text.

 

literature

The reader `Writing a Scientific Article' can be obtained at the Taalcentrum-VU in 9A-42 . The costs are 15 euro.

 

mode of assessment

There will be no examination. However, students will receive their credits only when they have participated in the classes and also when they have handed in all of the assignments. Students will receive a 'pass' when they have finished the course.

 

entry requirements

Bachelor Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology with profile Biological Psychology or Neuropsychology.

 

remarks

Language: tuition in English

 

 

 

 

Scientific Writing in English

 

code

311105

 

credits

3

 

period

8 - 19 January 2007

 

co-ordinator

dr. R. Puras

 

aim

The aim of this course is to provide the writing student with the essential linguistic means for producing English academic texts, which are effective, idiomatically and stylistically appropriate and grammatically correct.

 

content

Focus will be on the following subjects:

  • writing texts
  • writing sentences
  • writing a curriculum vitae
  • writing a letter of application
  • writing emails

 

form of tuition

25 hours (25 active participation). The course is focussed on self-tuition in 10 sessions of 2,5 hours each. The plenary sessions concentrate on the process of writing and the product is part of writing. Homework is part of the course.

 

literature

The course material consists of a syllabus containing all relevant information. Students also work with their own material: they write reports, letters, papers, emails, which are reviewed by, and together with, the teacher. Syllabus: Eur 15,-

 

mode of assessment

No examination will be held. However, students of the Master Course in Oncology will receive their credits only when they have participated in at least 80% of the lessons and, also, when they have done all their homework. Students will receive a v (not a mark) when they have finished the course.

 

target audience

This course is compulsory for students of the Master Course in Oncology.

 

remarks

After completing the course, the student will

  • be able to employ a series of expressions and techniques for writing clear and effective English.
  • be able to employ a wide range of linguistic expressions covering the most frequent textual functions in written English.
  • have a better command of the grammatical structures which are frequent in English academic writing and which traditionally cause problems for the Dutch writer.

Application: Students of the Master's Programme in Oncology class 2005/06 are automatically enrolled. Other students interested in the course can apply by sending an e-mail to the coordinator of the Master's Programme in Oncology.