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Course Title

WRITING 2

Course Code

WRIT120235

Credit

2

Equivalent Course

BASIC WRITING

Prerequisite

WRITING 1

Coordinator

Ha T. Do, MA |
| Kieu T. T. Tran, MA.

Program Level

Bachelor’s

Program

TESOL Studies
Translation and Interpretation

Instruction Language

English

Applicable for TESOL Program

Before 2018

Requirement in TESOL Program

Compulsory

Semester in TESOL Program

2

Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program

Before 2018

Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program

Compulsory

Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program

2

Overview

Writing 2 Course aims to help English majors to obtain academic writing skills at an intermediate level (equivalent to B1+ - CEFR). The components of paragraph organization (i.e. how to write a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence) are presented and practiced. Emphasis is placed on composing fully-developed and well-organized paragraphs in different types related to current social topics. Through all stages of the writing process as well as peer/group feedback and discussion, students will have a chance to master more effective language use reflecting good vocabulary, grammar and sentence-writing skills, including varied transitional elements.

Objectives

  Description
G1 Knowledge about how to write an academic paragraph, the function of each part as well as unity and coherence
G2 Ability to write three kinds of academic paragraphs: description, process and opinion
G3 Individual and teamwork skills

Learning Outcomes

  Description
G1
  • Know how to write an academic paragraph
  • Understand the function of each part: topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence
  • Know the importance of unity and coherence
  • Differentiate 3 types of paragraphs: description, process and opinion
G2
  • Cohesively and coherently write a complete academic paragraph
  • Skillfully write a descriptive paragraph
  • Skillfully write a process paragraph
  • Skillfully write an opinion paragraph
  • Develop self-study skills to promote language and paragraph writing skills
G3
  • Develop teamwork skills through discussion and peer feedback to consolidate grammar, vocabulary and expressions

Materials

Textbooks
Zemach, D. E., & Rumisek, L. A. (2005). Academic Writing: From Paragraph to Essay. Oxford: Macmillan.
Mann, M., & Taylore-Knowles, S. (2003). Skills for First Certificate: Writing. Oxford: Macmillan.

References
Kirszner, L. G., & Mandell, S. R. (2008). Writing First with Readings: Practice in Context (4th ed.). New York: Bedford. 
Savage, A., & Mayer, P. (2006). Effective Academic Writing 1: The Paragraph. New York: Oxford University Press.
Smalley, R. L., & Ruetten, K. M. (1995). Refining Composition Skills. Boston: Heinle & Heinle.

Assessment

This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:

Assignment Weighting
In-class writing based on weekly content 15%
Individual writing 20%
Mini-tests 15%
Final test 50%

 

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