English, Research Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences
7.5 credits
Master’s level
Web-based (online)
Autumn Term 2023
About the course
This course focuses on strategies of writing in a second language, the study of model texts in participants' own research area, investigation of digital writing tools that can assist writers, the study of academic vocabulary and phraseology, practice in writing rhetorical text types, and provision of feedback on participant writing.
The teaching language is English, and knowledge of Swedish is not required.
English, Research Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2023
Starts
28 August 2023
Ends
14 January 2024
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Mixed,
25%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
No mandatory meetings.
Number of other meetings
None
Outline for distance course
The medium of instruction is English. All communication is via the course learning platform. Access to a computer with broadband internet connection is required for participating in and completing the course tasks. For information on technical requirements, see “Technical Requirements for Online Courses” https://www.umu.se/student/sprakstudier/dokument
Required Knowledge
One of the following alternatives: 1) Bachelor's degree (180 credits) 2) 90 university credits, of which at least 7,5 credits must come from an independent project, or equivalent qualifications Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
Application deadline was
17 April 2023.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
