Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
C67CP
5. School
Management and Languages
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1 & 2
Sem…….
Sem………..
Sem 1 & 2
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
8. Pre-requisites
2. Course
Title
Critical Writing and Analysis
3. SCQF 7
4. Credits
Level
6. Course
Olwyn Alexander
Co-ordinator
15
Students whose mother tongue is not English must have near native competence in the language.
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
16. Syllabus
Enable students to improve their writing and presentation skills.
Introduce students to a variety of materials and writing formats used in academic and professional work.
Develop students’ research, citation and bibliographic skills.
Provide opportunities for research and academic within discipline-specific subject areas.
Improve basic essay writing and mechanical skills.
Discuss strategies for more effective study opportunities.
Enhance the critical thinking skills of students.
Reinforce the importance of module content for professional development.
a. Develop basic writing skills, including grammar, syntax, organization and mechanics.
b. Explore various essay types and approaches, particularly research papers.
c. Improve library and research skills through library-based research.
d. Use of proper referencing; understanding and avoidance of plagiarism.
e. Emphasis upon argumentative and critical thinking strategies.
f. Examination and practice of basic presentation skills.
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
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Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
Subject Mastery
Personal Abilities
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive
Skills
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
 Demonstrate basic writing skills, including formulating grammatically correct sentences and structuring clear arguments.
 Structure, write and revise short essays.
 Engage in effect research in discipline-specific subjects.
 Preparation and delivery of oral reports and presentations.
 Use of audio visual and media methods in presentations.
 Familiarity with research methods and media.
 Understand the types of arguments used within the specific research topic chosen.
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
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18. Assessment Methods
Develop core professional and personal development skills in effective written and oral communication.
Awareness of importance of these skills within all disciplines.
Improvement of independent learning and critical analytical skills.
Demonstrate ability to define the role of theory and empirical analysis within various areas of practice.
Synthesize and evaluate arguments from critical readings of multiple texts.
19. Re-assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Continuous assessment through
written
and oral presentations and
assignments
Duration of Exam
Diet(s)
(if applicable)
100%
No
Coursework
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
17.09.14
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
Version
Number
2/2
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