| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Joint Master's Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2016W |
| Objectives |
Student learning goals include in-depth language instruction to improve fluency in speaking and writing English, particularly in regards to topics in Social Policy.
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| Subject |
Course content includes learning how to plan, structure and create academic/scientific texts (particularly for Master's degree theses) as well as how to prepare presentations in the field of Social Policy using subject-specific English terminology. Students will also learn how to prepare critical discussions that include specialized texts, how to develop and practice argumentation, and how to write abstracts, proposals, and personal profiles to be used for publications and conferences.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
The course grade is a composite of results from course writing assignments (25%), poster and presentation (25%), and the research paper (50%).
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| Methods |
Lecture, discussion, practice with different techniques; Web-based course materials provided by the instructor.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Course materials provided by instructor.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
