Syllabus

Title
5560 Academic Writing I
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. DDr.h.c. Michael Lang, Prof.Dr. Pasquale Pistone, Univ.Prof. Dr. Alexander Rust, LL.M., Univ.Prof. Mag.Dr. Josef Schuch, Univ.Prof. Dr. Claus Staringer
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
0
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/08/18 to 03/06/18
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Doctoral/PhD Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/28/18 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM D3.2.243
Wednesday 04/11/18 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM D3.2.243
Wednesday 04/25/18 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM D3.2.243
Wednesday 05/09/18 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM D3.2.243
Wednesday 05/23/18 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM D3.2.243
Wednesday 06/06/18 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM D3.2.243
Contents

Please note that THIS COURSE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIBT PROGRAMME (Doctorate in International BusinessTaxation, http://www.wu.ac.at/programs/phd/dibt)

DIESER KURS IST AUSSCHLIESSLICH FÜR TEILNEHMER/INNEN IMDIBT-Programm.

The course introduces participants to key features of English academic writing within their own research discipline. It consists of presentations and discussions of ongoing research in the Doctoral Program International Business Taxation (DIBT). The course provides input and critical assessment regarding written and oral presentations of the students’ own research.

 

Learning outcomes

After the course, participants should be aware of the essential cornerstones of academic writing in English. In particular, they should know how to structure a publication and how to deploy key linguistic devices to help readers understand.

Teaching/learning method(s)

•    Input

•    Textual analysis (feedback and analysis)

•    Writing exercises


Assessment

(1) Class presentation 20%

(2) In-class participation 20%

(3) Written assignment (writing an academic paper) 60%


Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Participation in the DIBT programme

Availability of lecturer(s)
julia.cotterill@wu.ac.at
Last edited: 2018-02-18



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