Goldsmiths - University of London

3D

Academic Language Development Courses

Opportunity to develop skills through involvement in student societies.

(this resource is provided by: Centre for English Language and Academic Writing)

What is this resource about?

These courses aim to consolidate students' understanding of the linguistic aspects of the academic tasks they are required to undertake within their department. This will predominantly focus on writing, where language work will revolve around the structural and argumentative aspects of constructing an essay. Attention will also be given to the grammar and vocabulary needed for successful academic writing in the students' specific subject.

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Can this resource help you in:

  • setting goals?
    yes
  • recording your achievement?
    yes
  • reflecting - assessing whether you're achieving your goals and -if not- which further actions you need to take?
    yes
  • achieving the goals you have set for yourself?
    yes

Concepts associated with this resource:

  • Essay Writing
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Note-taking
  • Listening
  • Presentation Skills
  • Reading Skills
  • Referencing
  • Avoiding Plagiarism
  • Literature Review
  • Abstracts