Academic Writing: Identity and Self-Expression
Master academic writing skills through exploring identity. Learn essay structure, argumentation, and referencing in this beginner-friendly course.
Master academic writing skills through exploring identity. Learn essay structure, argumentation, and referencing in this beginner-friendly course.
This course teaches academic writing skills through the lens of identity and self-expression. Designed for beginners, it offers practical insights into crafting academic essays. Over four modules, students explore the concept of identity while developing crucial writing skills. The curriculum covers essay structure, argument development, and proper referencing techniques. Participants engage with academic texts, learn to construct well-structured paragraphs, and practice giving and receiving feedback. The course emphasizes writing as a process, guiding students from initial drafting to final essay completion. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, learners gain confidence in expressing themselves in academic contexts.
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What you'll learn
Craft a well-structured academic essay on the topic of identity
Develop and support arguments using academic sources
Apply effective reading strategies to engage with academic texts
Write clear and cohesive paragraphs that support your thesis
Use proper referencing techniques in academic writing
Analyze and incorporate ideas from key thinkers on identity and culture
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11 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course guides learners through the process of academic writing, using the concept of identity as a central theme. Students explore various aspects of identity, including its definition, relationship to mobility, and cultural context. The curriculum is structured to progressively build academic writing skills, starting with crafting definitions and introductions, then moving to developing arguments and supporting paragraphs. Throughout the course, learners engage with academic texts, apply reading strategies, and practice writing techniques. The course emphasizes practical skills such as structuring essays, incorporating sources, and using proper referencing. By the end, students will have drafted a complete academic essay, receiving feedback at each stage of the writing process. This hands-on approach, combined with theoretical insights from key thinkers, prepares learners to express themselves effectively in academic settings.
Starting to write: Understanding definitions of identity
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Developing an argument: shifting identities
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Supporting the argument: situating identity within culture
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Starting to finish: writing the first draft
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Advocate for Customized Language Pedagogies and Digital Transformation in Education
Aditi Hunma is a linguist and language teacher dedicated to facilitating students' transitions into university life through customized language pedagogies. Specializing in Education within the Applied Language and Literacy stream, she teaches academic English, which she views as a "foreign language" for many, regardless of their linguistic background. As an academic in the Centre for Higher Education Development at the University of Cape Town, she is attuned to the social redress aspects embedded in her educational efforts. Currently, she explores how digital spaces can serve as transformative arenas both locally and globally.
Advocating for Student Access and Transformative Education at UCT
Gideon Nomdo is an academic at the Centre for Higher Education Development at the University of Cape Town (UCT), where he focuses on social redress and enhancing student access. He approaches his teaching and facilitation roles with the aim of "educating for positive and transformative change" at both personal and societal levels. With a specialization in Sociology and Education, he teaches academic literacy and serves as the UCT Academic Coordinator for the Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Programme (MMUF), which provides mentoring to students aspiring to pursue PhDs and academic careers. His current research interests include student development, identity transformation, and equity.
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