ACADEMIC WRITNG I(KAC)

This course is designed to develop critical thinking and academic writing. However, elements of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and paragraphing enter into the course. This course is a foundation for the student to build the rest of their English-focused curriculum.

Introduction: This course is designed to develop critical thinking and academic writing. However, elements of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and paragraphing enter into the course. This course is a foundation for the student to build upon for the rest of their English-focused curriculum. Students will be expected to do a lot of writing, as is the nature of a writing class. Class Goals: -To produce an English language resume. -To introduce students to the formal elements and practices of email communication. -To improve participating students critical thinking skills. -To improve participating students presentation skills. -To introduce a participating student to the correct practices and principles of academic writing. -To improve a participating student's ability to write logically in English. -To potentially improve a participating student's TOEFL or IELTS scores.

1. General Rules: During the class there are things that can gain (+) you points and things that can lose (-) you points. You cannot score any higher than 10 points. Things That Will Lose You Points- Littering = -1pt Sleeping = -2pts No Book Or Note Book = -1pt No Pen/Pencil = -1pt Excessive Korean Chatting = -1pt Eating Or Chewing Gum In Class = -1pt Things That Will Gain You Points- Do Homework/Preparation Exercises = +1pt Take Part In Class Activities = +1pt 2. In Class Assignments/Homework: There will be 8 assignments to be completed within class time or as homework and then sent to me via Email that will be worth 3% of your final grade each, and a rough draft of your final term paper which will be worth 6% of your final grade. NB: I will not accept assignments that: 1) Arrive later than 11pm on that class day unless I state otherwise (Korean Time). 2) Are not in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx formats (do not send in pdf format, as I will not be able to add corrections). A free version of Microsoft Office is available from the University Website, so there are no excuses about this either. 3) Are not sent to the correct email address quentinstollery@yahoo.co.uk via email. If you send by any other method, I will not accept it. 3. Using AI for Class Assignments: This class is designed to help you improve your ability to write in English. If I am suspicious that you have used an AI like Chat GPT to write any of your assignments, I will put it through “Turnitin.com”. If Turnitin.com identifies that your assignment was done using an AI, you will lose the points for that assignment.

For the majority of the Tuesday classes you will need to either bring a laptop/notebook computer to class or have access to a computer (you will be able to go to the computer rooms in the building). NB: IF YOU LEAVE TO USE A COMPUTER IN A COMPUTER ROOM, I WILL TRUST YOU TO DO YOUR WORK, BUT YOU NEED TO SEND ME THE ASSIGNMENTS BY 11PM THAT DAY IN ORDER TO GET CREDIT FOR THAT TASK.

This course will help students in their ability to write and develop coherent arguments in English, which due to the nature of the KAC Program will be invaluable for further study.