Writing Workshop

• General Information
  • Writing Workshop Notes
  • Writing Workshop Syllabus 2023
  • Dates: January 23rd, 2023 – June 16th, 2023
  • Classroom: Mod. , Room
  • Virtual classroom: aulavirtual.uaa.mx/course/view.php?id=10324&section=0
  • Writing Workshop Class Notes 2023
• General Description
  • This practical subject leads the student in a systematic way to the writing of different academic texts at a B2 + level of the CEFR through a series of logical and practical steps of the writing process and in turn, strengthening the knowledge of the English language. Course content and learning experiences of this subject contribute to the objectives of the Institutional Humanist Training Program and its partial accreditation. This subject is preceded by the subjects of Communication Skills I and II, Advanced Text Comprehension Workshop in English and precedes Oral Expression Workshop in English and Academic Writing in English. Additionally, it supports all the subjects of the curricular areas of Applied Linguistics for the Teaching of English, Methodology of the Teaching of English, and Teaching Practices.
• General Objective
  • At the end of the course, the student will have written various types of academic texts in the English language at an advanced level based on the different types of texts. They will do so in a reflective way, open to constructive criticism, quality, professional ethics, and promoting continuous learning.
• Content Calendar
  • Writing Workshop: Week 1 – Orientation & Narrowing Down A Topic Writing Workshop: Week 1 – Orientation & Narrowing Down A Topic
  • Writing Workshop: Week 2 – Organizing Ideas
  • Writing Workshop: Week 3 – Constructing A First Draft
  • Writing Workshop: Week 4 – Finalizing An Essay And Publishing To Word
  • Writing Workshop: Week 5 – Purpose Statement
  • Writing Workshop: Week 6 – Recommendation Letter
  • Writing Workshop: Week 7 – Formal E-mail
  • Writing Workshop: Week 8 – Online Resume
  • Writing Workshop: Week 9 – Organizing Ideas
  • Writing Workshop: Weeks 10 & 11
  • Writing Workshop: Week 12
  • Writing Workshop: Week 13 – Limericks
  • Writing Workshop: Week 14 – Tankas & Cinquains
  • Writing Workshop: Weeks 15/16 – Sonnets
• Methodology
  • Teachers will guide students throughout the writing process as they develop critical thinking skills and digital literacies, performing various writing assignments that will each be graded using a five-trait writing rubric. An online written portfolio will include all writing assignments, which will allow self and peer-assessment. This course will be held in-person (if approved), computer lab, and online; activities will be carried out individually, in pairs, and in groups.
• Learning Resources
  • RemNote, UAA Virtual Classroom, UAA digital library, and other websites and ICTs
• Assessment
  • In-class products: Unit I: Persuasive Essay, five-paragraph essay 20% Unit II: Statement of purpose, cover letter, recommendation letter, formal email, and résumé 20% Unit III: Argumentative Essay, five-paragraph essay 25% Unit IV: Creative text (Poetry etc.) 25% Eportfolio 10% Total 100% NOTES: 1. 80% attendance is required to pass the course. Attendance will be taken per session. 2. The eportfolio must contain all of the products developed throughout the semester. Assignments not handed in on time will affect the portfolio grade. Late work will not be accepted. 3. The eportfolio grade will be based on presentation and peer feedback assigned throughout the semester.