My learning experience of "Writing in English at University"- Coursera - online course

Hello everyone,

      “Writing in English at University” from Lund University is the second MOOC course I have enrolled. This is very helpful course for the students. In this blog I have shared my experience of learning and some points which I have learned.

 

      Acquiring good academic research and writing skills early on is essential for your success both at university and in your professional life. (Writing in English at University, Lund University)

      In Week 1, First teachers have given basic information about academic writing. In the introductory video, all the three teachers have introduced themselves. 

   They teach English at Lund University. They have divided four weeks in four module of learning. (click on the weeks for detailed information)

Week 1 – Basics of academic writing (Writing in English at University)

Week 2 – Structuring text and argument

Week 3 – Reading and using secondary sources in writing

Week 4 – The writer’s “Tool Box” - different tricks and tips of being a

                  Better writer (editing and proofreading)

This course is all about “process writing”. In the course, teachers have introduced three parts of writing in University.

     These are the three levels of writing and at university level student should be aware with these skills. For the material of course, teachers have recommended AWELU website – Academic Writing in English at Lund University.

Here is the information about teachers:

      This course was developed at Lund University, Sweden, by teachers within the English Unit at the Centre for Languages and Literature:

Satu Manninen: Satu is a professor in English Linguistics at the Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University. She teaches courses in academic writing, phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, and supervises degree projects. Satu’s own research is mainly within the area of theoretical syntax.

Ellen Turner: Ellen is a senior lecturer in English Literature at the Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University. As well as teaching literary analysis and critical theory, she teaches on academic writing courses. Ellen’s research mainly centres on the modern and contemporary novel, and she has a particular interest in popular fiction.

Cecilia Wadsö Lecaros: Cecilia is a senior lecturer in English Literature at the Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University. She teaches courses on academic writing and literary analysis, and supervises degree projects. Cecilia’s research is within the fields of nineteenth­ century studies and translation studies.

Nicolette Karst (Librarian at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University,) and Fredrik Vanek (Librarian at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Lund University) have assisted in developing material on Referencing and Academic Integrity (Week 3).

       I have decided to enroll this course to improve my writing skills. I have sent my assignment as an essay to the website of Gradesaver. They have appreciated the Topic and content but they have suggested me to improve my organization of content and style of writing.

 Here is the snapshot of mail,

Now I am aware with basics of writing at university. This course doesn’t give any marks or grades even activities are few and also optional.