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Course Description
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Course Name
Composition II
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Communication Studies, Journalism
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
This course is intended to hone the student’s ability to think critically and originally; it consolidates the student’s ability to make appropriate stylistic choices with regard to specific purpose, register (academic) and genre, and it reviews the basic stages of the writing process. Moreover, the course concentrates on developing the skills required to produce a substantial academic research paper. These skills include critical reading and research, formulating and supporting a thesis, incorporating credible sources and properly employing citation and bibliographic techniques.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:- Engage in the process of writing a research paper, including these aspects: determining purpose defining a topic, formulating a clear thesis supported by sound reasoning and research.
- Distinguish and use primary, secondary and tertiary sources (Wikipedia).
- Find, evaluate, and incorporate sources via paraphrase and summary.
- Produce a well-structured, coherent and cohesive academic essay.
- Produce content which exhibitscritical thinking, originality, and inquisitive and logical analyses.
- Make stylistic and lexical choices appropriate to an academic audience and specific genres.
- Display a firm grasp of English grammar, usage and mechanics.
- Employ citation and bibliographic format accurately (using MLA or APA).
- Recognize and avoid all forms of plagiarism.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.