Overview
This Academic Writing in English for ESL Learners course will equip you with the skills to write good persuasive essays in English at university level, as well as improve your critical thinking skills, argument reasoning, and use of external sources for writing in English.The Academic Writing in English for ESL Learners course is offered by UCL by FutureLearn .
Develop your academic essay writing skills to succeed at an English-speaking university
For many ESL students around the world, it can be challenging to meet the high standard expected for academic writing in English.
As writing is an essential skill in all disciplines and one of the main methods of assessments at university, these challenges can negatively impact student learning progress.
Learn how to write an essay in English using evidence and critical analysis
On this course, you’ll learn the requirements for good academic writing in English.
You’ll have the chance to improve your English writing skills through practice and develop your knowledge of argumentative essay structure and composition.
You’ll also discover how to write critically and analytically using evidence, argument reasoning, analysis and evaluation.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
What topics will you cover?
Week 1: The nature of academic writing and argumentative essays
Week 2: Critical thinking and usage of evidence
Week 3: Using external resources
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Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
This course is designed for English as a second language learners and English as a foreign language learners studying in English at higher education institutions around the world.
It will also be useful for learners of English who wish to improve their academic writing skills.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
89 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 89 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
89 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 89 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
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