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Overview
This Academic Writing in English for ESL Learners course will equip you with the skills to write good persuasive essays in English at university level, as well as improve your critical thinking skills, argument reasoning, and use of external sources for writing in English. The Academic Writing in English for ESL Learners course is offered by UCL by FutureLearn.
Develop your academic essay writing skills
- For many ESL students around the world, it can be challenging to meet the high standard expected for academic writing in English.
- As writing is an essential skill in all disciplines and one of the main methods of assessments at university, these challenges can negatively impact student learning progress.
Key facts
- On this course, you’ll learn the requirements for good academic writing in English.
- You’ll have the chance to improve your English writing skills through practice and develop your knowledge of argumentative essay structure and composition.
- You’ll also discover how to write critically and analytically using evidence, argument reasoning, analysis and evaluation.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
Week 1: The nature of academic writing and argumentative essays
Week 2: Critical thinking and usage of evidence
Week 3: Using external resources
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies ESLWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for English as a second language learners and English as a foreign language learners studying in English at higher education institutions around the world.
It will also be useful for learners of English who wish to improve their academic writing skills.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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