ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 2 PLUS (ENGL 102P)

OVERVIEW

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course continues to support students with low English ability from (English 101P) to develop and strengthen the students’ ability to write English academic essays and research papers.  Advanced academic English language including grammar, structures, styles, tones, and mechanics are further applied to the development of more complex academic essays, and the APA format and referencing are used to ensure standard English and avoid plagiarism. In addition, this course includes high-level literary texts to expand the students’ vocabulary and general knowledge, and to develop their critical thinking skills.

2. REASON FOR THE COURSE

This course builds on the foundations of English for Academic Purpose 1P (Plus) in order to equip the students with basic skills in information searching. To teach the students how to write essays and research papers using appropriate academic English language; and to introduce the APA style (formatting and referencing) to research papers as well as to expand the students’ general knowledge of the world through reading of a higher level of internationally acclaimed literary classics.

3. STUDY HOURS

4. ROLE IN CURRICULUM

Prerequisite:
English for Academic Purposes 1P (ENGL 101P) is a prerequisite for English for Academic Purposes 2P (ENGL 102P) or in English for Academic Purposes 2 (ENGL 102). 
In case students who successfully complete English for Academic Purposes 1 (ENGL 101) may be enrolled in English for Academic Purposes 2P (ENGL 102P), but need to consult the Enrollment Council.

SKILLS

  • LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • ASSESSMENT AND GRADING
  • TEACHING METHODS
  • STUDY PLAN
  • TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES

5. LEARNING OUTCOMES

 On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Knowledge Level of
Learning		 Related PLO
Discuss specific topics using appropriate English (CK1)
Discuss specific topics on business, society, culture, environment, education and technology using appropriate English language.
 Understand PCIT3
Cognitive Skills Level of
Learning		 Related PLO
Use paraphrasing and quotation techniques (CC1)
Use summarizing, paraphrasing and direct quote techniques effectively to avoid plagiarism.		 Apply PCIT3
Apply correct APA Style (CC2)
Apply the APA Style to ensure appropriate in-text citations and reference list.		 Apply PCIT3
Write quality essays and research papers (CC3)
Write quality essays and research papers using the correct grammar, structures, mechanics, styles and tones following the academic language.		 Create PCIT3
Communication, Information Technology, and Numerical Skills Level of
Learning		 Related PLO
Use computer software and the Internet in writing (CCIT1)
Use computer software and the Internet to write essays and research papers.		 Apply PCIT2
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities Level of
Learning		 Related PLO
Work in a team (CIP1)
Work in a team responsibly and ethically.		  Characterize  PIP1

 

6. ASSESSMENT AND GRADING

Grades will be determined based on a grading score, calculated using the following assessments and score allocations:

SKILL CLO Assessment and Scoring Skill Weighting for Grade
Participation Homework /Assignment In-Class Test Midterm Exam Research Paper
Describe the cultural practices (CK1)   50% 50%     10%
Use paraphrasing and quotation techniques (CC1)   25% 25%   50% 15%
Apply correct APA Style (CC2)         100% 15%
Write quality essays and research papers (CC3)   25%   25% 50% 40%
Use computer software and the Internet in writing (CCIT1)   50%   25% 25% 10%
Work in a team (CIP1) 100%         10%

 

7. TEACHING METHODS

This course uses demonstrations, lectures and group work. Half of the class session focuses on literature text reading including tests (Google Form), assignments and homework (Google Doc.). Other half of the class session will be practicing on writing and peer reviewing; class demonstrations also include  discussion, reflections and presentation toward the literature text reading.

Assignment: Essays and research paper
Work Group:  Individual
Output Format Written essays and research paper
Language: English
Description: The assignment will include writing of 2 academic essays and one research paper can be based on primary or secondary data or both based on the topic and methodology approved by the lecturer. Assignment Rubric Link

8. STUDY PLAN

The course includes 50 lessons, each of which is 1.5 class hours. The total number of class hours is 75. The study plan below describes the number of lessons, lesson themes, the main teaching and learning activities, corresponding course learning outcomes, and learning assessments. However, implementation of this study plan may vary somewhat depending on the progress and needs of the students.

No Lesson Learning Outcomes Teaching (T), and Assessment (A) Methods
1

Introduction to the course

  1. Get to know each other (CIP1)
  2. Express their expectations (CIP1)
  3. Understand the course specification (CIP1)
  1. Presentation
  2. Whole class discussion
  3. Diagnostic Test
2

Unit 1: Review of the Essay 

  1. Explain the reasons for writing an essay. (CC3)
  2. Describe an essay outline. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 2-5)
  1. Pair discussion
  2. Reviewing an essay outline
3

Unit 1: Review of the Essay

  1. Describe the essay writing process. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 6-7)
  1. Completion 
  2. Verbal description of the process
4

Unit 1: Review of the Essay

  1. Make a process essay outline. (CC3)
  2. Write a process essay on a specific topic. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 7)
  1. Review of an example essay
  2. Individual writing
5

Unit 2: Choosing a Topic

  1. Explain how to choose a good topic for an essay or research paper. (CC3)
  2. Write good topics for an essay or research.(CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 8-10
  1. Presentation
  2. Pair discussion of weak topics
  3. Individually write strong topics
  4. Brainstorming a topic
6

Unit 2: Choosing a Topic

  1. Distinguish between an expository and persuasive essay or research paper. (CC3)
  2. Brainstorm a topic of an expository or persuasive essay or research paper. (CC3)
  3. Write a thesis statement on the selected topic. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 11-12)
  1. Group discussion of types of essay or research paper
  2. Brainstorming
  3. Writing a thesis statement
7

Unit 2: Choosing a Topic

  1. Write an essay outline on a selected topic. (CC3)
  2. Write the first draft of an essay. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 13-14)
  1. Presentation of an outline
  2. Write a draft individually
8

Extended thesis statement writing (more practice & Feedback)

  1. The components of a good thesis statement (CC3)
  2. Develop a better thesis statement for essay writing (CC3)

Source: Extra material to be selected by lecturers

Identifying main parts of a good thesis statement Writing a thesis statement Editing
9

Unit 3: Peer Review

  1. Describe parts of an introduction. (CC3)
  2. Write a good introduction with a hook, background information and thesis statement. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 15-16)
  1. Presentation of an introduction
  2. Reviewing an example introduction
10

Unit 3: Peer Review

  1. Describe parts of a conclusion. (CC3)
  2. Write a conclusion of an essay that already has an introduction and body. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 17)
  1. Presentation 
  2. Pair discussion of an example conclusion
  3. Individually write a conclusion
11

Unit 3: Peer Review

  1. Use the correct verb forms in the present. (CC3)
  2. Provide useful comments on a draft essay using Peer Review Form. (CC3)
  3. Revise and proofread the essay. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 18-23)

 

  1. Multiple choice exercise
  2. Pair discussion of effective comments
  3. Revise the essay individually
12

Extended Grammar: Verb Tenses 

  1. Use Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous in their own sentences (CC3)

Source: Extra material to be selected by lecturers
  1. Presentation
  2. Identifying the verb forms
  3. Completion
13

Extended Grammar: Verb Tenses 

  1. Use Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect Simple, and Past Perfect Continuous (CC3)

Source: Extra material to be selected by lecturers
  1.  Presentation      
  2.  Completion
14 Review for Quiz 1 Review and quiz
15

Reading: Literature Text Level 4+

  1. Tell the main idea of the text. (CK1)
  2. Describe the sitting and the main character. (CK1) 
 Skimming for the main idea. Group discussion of the setting and the main characters.
16 Reading: Literature Text Level 4+ Identify the plots and themes. (CK1) Ask and answer questions about the plots and themes
17

Reading: Literature Text Level 4+

  1.   Write an opinion essay (CC3)
 In groups, reflect on the moral of the text.
18

Unit 4: Researching

  1. Identify information online using search engines. (CCIT1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 24-26)
  1. Pair discussion of sources and reasons for doing research 
  2. Search for relevant information in the Internet
19

Unit 4: Researching

  1. Select sources for research. (CCIT1)
  2. Evaluate sources of information. (CCIT1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 24-28)
  1. Brainstorm in pairs
  2. Evaluate the sources in pairs
20

Unit 4: Researching

  1. Take notes of important information about the research topic. (CCIT1)
  2. Document the sources well. (CCIT1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 29-30)
  1. Presentation
  2. Take notes individually
21

Unit 5: Outlining

  1. Discuss how to organize ideas for an essay or research paper. (CC3)
  2. Describe a research paper outline using the correct vocabulary. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 31-33)
  1. Small group discussion of            research paper outline
22

Unit 5: Outlining

  1. Identify the structure of a tree outline. (CC3)
  2. Create a tree outline using provided information. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 34-36)

 

  1. Presentation
  2. Create a tree outline in a small group
23

Unit 5: Outlining

  1. Create an outline of an expository essay. (CC3)
  2. Create an outline of a persuasive essay. (CC3)

Source: Extra material selected by lecturers
  1. Presentation
  2. Identifying the characteristics
  3. Outlining
24

Unit 6: Avoiding Plagiarism

  1. Define “plagiarism”. (CC1)
  2. Provide examples of plagiarism. (CC1)
  3. Tell about the consequences of plagiarism. (CC1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 40-42)
  1. Presentation
  2. Group discussion of plagiarism cases
25

Unit 6: Avoiding Plagiarism

  1. Analyze sentences to determine if they are plagiarized or non-plagiarized. (CC1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 43)
  1. Whole class discussion of some examples
26

Unit 6: Avoiding Plagiarism

  1. Describe the elements of a reference. (CC2)
  2. Decide when to quote and when to paraphrase. (CC2)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 44-45)
  1. Presentation
  2. Pair discussion of quoting and paraphrasing
27

Unit 6: Avoiding Plagiarism

  1. Use dropped quotes and integrated quotes. (CC2)
  2. Use signal phrases to introduce material from outside sources. (CC2)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 44-45)
  1. Presentation
  2. Pair discussion of dropped and integrated quotes and signal phrases
28 Review for Quiz 2 Review and Quiz
29

Reading: Literature Text Level 4+

  1. Tell the main idea of the text. (CK1)
  2. Describe the setting and the main              characters. (CK1)
 Skimming for the main idea. Group discussion of the setting and the main characters.
30 Reading: Literature Text Level 4+ Identify the plots and themes. (CK1) Ask and answer questions about the text
31

Reading: Literature Text Level 4+

  1. Summarize the text. (CK1)
  2. Identify the moral/implication of the            text. (CK1)
 In groups, reflect on the moral of the text.
32 Review before Midterm Exam  
33

Unit 7: The Language of the Research Paper

  1. Recognize the sources of information (CC2)
  2. Paraphrase popular English sayings (CC2)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 51-54)

 In pairs, match texts and sources and select a strong paraphrase
34

Unit 7: The Language of the Research Paper

  1. Paraphrase academic English. (CC1)
  2. Use appropriate signal phrases in paraphrase. (CC1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 55-56)

 

  1. Presentation
  2. Completion
  3. Writing sentences
35

Unit 7: The Language of the Research Paper

  1. Write correct sentences in active voice and passive voice (CC1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 56-57)

 Writing sentences individually and compare answers in pairs
 36

Unit 7: The Language of the Research Paper

  1. Use connectors appropriately in sentences and texts (CC3)
  2. Use punctuation correctly (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 58-60)

 

  1. Presentation 
  2. Complete sentences and paragraphs using correct connectors and punctuations
37

Extended grammar: sentence structure and punctuation

  1. Write simple, compound, complex sentences correctly. (CC3)
  2. Use connectors and punctuation correctly. (CC3)

Source: Extra material to be selected by lecturers
  1. Presentation 
  2. Write correct sentences
38

Unit 8: Writing the First Draft

  1. Identify types of a thesis statement. (CC3)
  2. Write strong thesis statements on selected topics. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 61-63)
  1. Pair discussion
  2. Individual writing
39

Unit 8: Writing the First Draft

  1. Use an appropriate quotation to make the passage clear. (CC2)
  2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a sample research paper. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 64-67)
  1. Presentation of a peer review form
  2. Individually complete the peer review form and discuss the results in pairs
40

Unit 8: Writing the First Draft

  1. Discuss academic plagiarism issues. (CC1)
  2. Write an introduction of a research paper. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 68-70)
  1. Group discussion of plagiarism issues
  2. Individually write an introduction
41

Unit 8: Writing the First Draft

  1. Write the body of a research paper. (CC3)
  2. Write a conclusion of a research paper (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 68-70)
  1. Presentation
  2. Individually write a body and conclusion
42

Unit 9: In-text Citations

  1. Explain the purpose of following APA Style. (CC2)
  2. Explain the different styles of in-text citations. (CC2)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 71-73)

 In small groups, review the reference list of a sample research paper
43

Unit 9: In-text Citation (pp. 73-75)

  1. Use paraphrasing and quoting techniques. (CC1)
  2. Use APA in-text citations correctly. (CC2) 

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 74-76)

   In groups, compare in-text citations with reference lists. Practice paraphrasing and quoting
 44

Unit 9: In-text Citations

  1. Use the correct format of APA in-text citation (CC2)
  2. Use sources to enhance paper credibility (CCIT1)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 77)

 Individually revise the reference list of own research paper
45 Review for Quiz 3     Review and quiz
 46

Reading: Literature Text Level 4+  

  1. Explain the main themes of the story (CK1)
  2. Improve the vocabulary used in the text. (CK1)
 Group discussion Use the vocabulary in own sentences
47

Reading: Literature Text Level 4+

  1. Summarize the text. (CK1)
 Summarize the assigned chapter of the text and present it to the class.
48

Reading: Literature Text Level 4+

  1. Identify the moral of the text. (CK1)
  2. Write a persuasive essay about the moral of the text.
 Group discussion of the moral. Write individually
 49

Unit 10: Academic Language

  1. Select appropriate style and tone for academic work. (CC2)
  2. Refine your own thesis statement. (CC3)
  3. Make points stronger and more precise. (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 78-79)

 Completion, Matching and Classification of words and phrases In pairs, revising a paragraph using appropriate academic language
50

Extended Formal and Informal English Language 

  1. Identify formal and informal English vocabulary and structure (CC3)  
  2. Avoid phrasal verbs and idioms (CC3)

Source: Extra material to be selected by lecturers

 Presentation Categorizing
51

Unit 10: Academic Language

  1. Use hedges: adverbs, modal verbs, modifiers, qualifying phrases, qualifying conditionals (CC3)
  2. Avoid sexist and biased language (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 82-83)

 Presentation Selection of appropriate language
52

Unit 10: Academic Language

  1. Use hedges: Modifiers, qualifying phrases, qualifying conditionals (CC3)
  2. Write the final draft research paper (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 83-85)

 Presentation Selection of appropriate language
53

Unit 11: Editing Your Paper

  1. Edit the final draft (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 87-91)

 In pairs, edit peer’s paper focusing on the APA style, correct grammar, structures, tone, and mechanics.
54

Unit 11: Editing Your Paper

  1. Write an abstract (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (p. 92)

 Writing individually
55

Unit 12: Presenting Your Research

  1. Prepare a title page (CC3)
  2. Revise a reference list (CC3)

Source: Writing Research Paper (pp. 94-99)

 Presentation Reviewing
56

Extended Presentation Skills

  1. Presentation skills (CIP1)
  2. Presentation rubrics (CIP1)

Source: Presentations: 20 minute manager

 Presentation Group discussion
57 Review of Course Learning Outcomes (CIP1) Presentation Self-reflection on CLOs
58 Presentation of the research paper (CK1 Class presentations Questions, comments, and revisions
59 Presentation of the research paper (CK1 Class presentations Questions, comments, and revisions
60 Presentation of the research paper (CK1) Class presentations Questions, comments, and revisions
Total Hours: 90

 

9. TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES

Textbook

Zemach, D. E., Broudy, D. and Valvona, C. (2020). Writing Research Papers: from Essay to  Research Paper. Oxford: MacMillan Publishers.

Literary Texts
          Upon individual lecturer’s choices
Supplementary Materials and References

  1. Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.)
  2. Presentations: 20 Minute Manager. Harvard Business Review Press (2014). 

Education Resources