课程大纲
COURSE SYLLABUS
1.
课程代码/名称
Course Code/Title
高级学术写作与交流 Advanced Academic Writing and Communication
2.
课程性质
Compulsory/Elective
通识必修课程 General Education (GE) Required Courses
3.
开课单位
Offering Dept.
语言中心 Centre for Language Education
4.
课程学分/学时
Course Credit/Hours
2 学分/ 32 学时
5.
授课语言
Teaching Language
英文 English
6.
授课教师
Instructor(s)
语言中心研究生英语教学团队
CLE SUSTech Postgraduate English Course Team
7.
开课学期
Semester
春季 Spring
8.
是否面向本科生开放
Open to undergraduates
or not
否
9.
先修要求
Pre-requisites
无
10.
教学目标
Course Objectives
This course is specifically designed for higher-level postgraduate students in natural sciences who pursue advanced
academic English in international communication.
“Advanced Academic Writing and Communication” aims to develop both academic English writing skills and
communicative competence in an international context:
Equip students with advanced knowledge about writing academic papers in English
Develop students’ ability to retrieve and utilize all kinds of literature for academic research
Develop the students’ ability to publish their academic papers in international journals
Develop the students’ ability to communicate in different international settings on the basis of their prepared
papers
Equip students with comprehensive skills of speech communication, such as academic correspondence
skills, networking skills, the practical oral skills necessary for presenting professional papers, raising and
answering questions (Oral defense)
11.
教学方法
Teaching Methods
This course is mainly conducted by adopting the “process-focused” approach. Much of the class time will be spent
on lecturing, discussions, and writing workshops. Students will be given due instructions and guidelines to perform
writing activities (including simulated writing, error analyses, self-editing, peer feedback, and instructors’ comments).
Students’ academic writing skills and paper submission strategies will be further practiced.
In addition, students will be given instructions and guidelines on performing varied speech activities such as guided
oral academic presentations, panel discussions, and free talk, which will help enhance students’ practical speech
ability.
12.
教学内容
Course Contents
（如面向本科生开放，请注明区分内容。 If the course is open to undergraduates, please indicate the
difference.）
Week 1
Course orientation
Attendance/grading policy
Week 2
Academic research: an overview
Structure and styles
The similarities and differences between a thesis and a dissertation
Developing independence as a researcher and finding your voice
Week 3
Meeting the challenges of academic research
Becoming a researcher in an academic community
Research seminars and conferences
Week 4
Preparing your research
Familiarity with your university’s rules and regulations
Ethics in scientific writing
Week 5
Prepare to write
Reading and planning before you write
Sources of information
Note-making
Week 6
Abstract and Introduction writing
Week 7
Writing literature review
Week 8
Mid-term assessment: individual presentation (1)
Week 9
Mid-term assessment: individual presentation (2)
Week 10
Writing the methodology chapter
Week 11
Writing the result chapter
Week 12
Writing discussions and conclusions
Week 13
Publishing from a thesis or dissertation
Week 14
Oral presentation:
Stage adaptation and adjustment
Cross-cultural awareness in Speech making
Organization of the speech Developing a speech and practical skills and tactics:
How to fill the silence
Asking and answering the questions:
Chairing a presentation and Q&A session:
Features of professional meetings
The presider’s general qualities and principal duties
Language skills for chairing meetings
Week 15
Communication between conference sessions:
Week 16
Review week:
A review guide will be released accordingly
13.
课程考核
Course Assessment
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1
考核形式 Form of examination
Daily performance 40%
Mid-term assignment 30%
Final exam 30%
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2
.分数构成 grading policy；
Daily performance 40%: (Class participation 10%+ Oral presentation 10%+ Engagement and performance 20%)
Mid-term assignment 30%
Final 30%
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3
如面向本科生开放，请注明区分内容
This course is NOT open to UG students.
14.
教材及其它参考资料
Textbook and Supplementary Readings
No designated textbook, but use journal articles and book chapters collectively.
References：
Alley, M. (1996): The Craft of Scientific Writing (3rd ed.). New York: Springer.
Gillett, A. (2008). Using English for Academic Purpose: A Guide for Students in Higher Education: Academic Writing.
Accessible at http://www.uefap.com/writing.
Gillett, A, Hammond A, and Martala M (2009): Inside Track: Successful Academic Writing, Pearson.
Heppner, P and Heppner M (2004): Writing and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation and Research: A Guide for
Students in the Helping Professions. Cengage Learning.
Hu, Gengshen (2013): International Conference Communication, Beijing: FLTRP.
Neil, M and David, B (2009): Inside Track to Writing Dissertations and Theses, Pearson.
Oshima, A and Hogue A (2017): Longman Academic Writing Series 4 (Fifth Edition), Pearson.
Paltridge, B and Starfield, S (2007): Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language. Routledge
Swales, J. & Feak, C. (2004): Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills (2nd Ed.), MI:
University of Michigan Press.
以上课程信息可能根据实际授课需要或在课程优化之后产生变动。如对课程有任何疑问，请联系授课教师。
The course information as follows may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances,
or following review of the course at the end of the session. Queries about the course should be directed to the course instructor.
