Academic Literacies, spring group (3 cr)
Code: TENG0011V24-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 03.12.2025 - 01.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet. Registration starts :startDate
- Timing
- 10.03.2026 - 23.04.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Language Centre
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 10 - 25
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Objective
Upon successful completion of the course the student:
1. understands the meaning of different literacies as part of academic expertise
2. is able to identify prevalent discourses in their field of study
3. is able to use reading strategies purposefully for critical reading
4. is able to identify, locate and retrieve relevant text sources
5. is able to analyze, interpret and evaluate different types of texts
6. is able to follow research in their field of study.
Execution methods
Independent, pair and small-group tasks online and/or in class.
Accomplishment methods
Successful completion of course assignments and active participation.
Content
The course aims to help students advance their academic expertise and develop their skills related to understanding, analyzing and interpreting different types of texts. Students will learn to identify and critically analyze prevalent discourses in their field of study. In addition to expanding field-specific terminology, the course will focus on developing critical thinking, argumentation and meaning negotiation of key concepts.
Teaching methods
Teaching profile: F2F
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Based on active participation, successful completion of the course assignments.
Further information
If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.