- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Spanish for Academic Purposes 4219-ZP006-OG
The goal of the course is to introduce the student to different resources and techniques for adequate academic writing in Spanish language.
The course presents the main features of what is understood as academic Spanish language. In Poland, writing in Spanish for scientific purpose is a common practice. Polish scholarship can be read in journal, books and specialised blogs across the Americas and in the Iberian peninsula.
The course acknowledges that writing is a process best achieved when the rules are learned and understood. Academic writing is a process connected to research as well as to professional development: for scholars interested in developing their career in this language, it is important to learn and understand those requirements for scientific publications (journals, books, blogs) or for delivering presentation in congresses and specialised fora has requirements specific to this specialised activity.
The course starts by reviewing the initial steps to write an academic text in Spanish and continues with topics like the structure of an academic text, the structure of arguments and paragraphs as well as the use of connectors. The course is an opportunity to review orthographic rules.
Type of course
foreign languages
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Upon completion of the course, the student:
- Is aware of the standards and rules of academic writing in Spanish language.
- Is able to reflect on basic methods used in scientific research
- demonstrates the ability to think critically and to argue in writing
Skills
- Upon completion of the course, the student:
- Is able to write arguments in Spanish language.
- Is able to produce his/her own academic text in language that is ready for professional review.
- Shows familiarity with the formulation of scientific texts: research questions, hypothesis, and critical reviews of academic literature.
- Analyse and discuss the scientific work of others by critically analysing both the strength and weakness of academic arguments.
Competences
- Upon completion of the course, the student:
- will be able to formulate his or her own opinion about academic subjects.
- will be able to understand the importance of academic writing
- Has qualifications to write texts in Spanish language following academic standards
- Is prepared to pursue the publication of professional and academic texts
- Observes the rules concerning the academic writing style in Spanish.
- Understands the need for continuous improvement in academic writing.
Assessment criteria
Writing assignments are to be submitted in Spanish language
First Essay: 1000 words (20%)
Second Essay: 1500 words (30%)
Third Essay: 1500 words (50%)
Attendance is compulsory
Bibliography
Becker, H. (1984). Manual de escritura para científicos sociales. Buenos Aires: Siglo XXI Editores.
Castelló, Montserrat, Mateos, Mar, Castells, Núria, Iñesta, Anna, Cuevas, Isabel, Solé, Isabel, 2012. Academic Writing Practices in Spanish Universities. Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 10. Disponible en: www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=293123547003
Gardella, Mariana y Jakubecki, Natalia. 2014. Taller de apoyo a la escritura académica. UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Navarro, F. (2014). Manual de escritura para carrera de humanidades. Buenos Aires: Editorial FILO-UBA.
Regueiro Rodriguez, Luisa; Sáez Rivera, Daniel. 2018. Guía práctica para la elaboración de textos académicos. Arco, Madrid, España.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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