Academic Writing Foundations is a comprehensive course designed to enhance the academic writing abilities of students at the TOEFL ITP® level of 471-535. This course focuses on building a strong foundation in academic writing by developing essential skills such as academic vocabulary usage, effective editing practices, sentence structure proficiency, and coherent paragraph creation.
Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of writing assignments that offer practical application of academic vocabulary in context. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and correcting common grammatical errors and improving sentence structure for clarity and impact. Students will learn to craft well-organized and meaningful paragraphs, which are fundamental to producing structured and persuasive academic texts.
In addition to technical writing skills, the course will foster the development of critical thinking abilities. Students will be encouraged to analyze topics critically, organize their thoughts logically, and present their arguments coherently. The course will guide students through the process of brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising their work, ensuring a thorough understanding of the academic writing process.
This course is particularly suited for students who:
• Are comfortable taking instruction and participating in English.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in pairs and small groups, as well as independently.
• Aim to enhance their academic writing skills and are motivated to improve their proficiency.
• Appreciate autonomy in learning and are self-driven in their educational pursuits.
Academic Writing Foundations is an ideal combination of writing instruction and communication practice, tailored to meet the needs of students seeking to strengthen their academic writing capabilities in an English-speaking academic environment.