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School of Liberal Studies Undergraduate 6 ECTS

HUM110 · Academic Writing & Argument

Build strong academic arguments with clear claims, evidence, and structure. Students practice drafting and revision, peer workshops, and citation habits, learning to write persuasive, well-scoped essays that withstand critique.

  • writing
  • argumentation
  • revision
OverviewDetailsNotes
Code HUM110
Title Academic Writing & Argument
School School of Liberal Studies
Level Undergraduate
Credits 6 ECTS
What you will learn
  • · Write clear claims supported by evidence and structure
  • · Revise using feedback
  • · Cite sources accurately and integrate quotations responsibly
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites (or equivalents are accepted).
Assessment
ComponentWeight
Coursework 60%
Final project 40%
Weekly outline
Week 1: Week 1
1 topics
  • · Claims and structure: outlining and paragraph logic
Week 2: Week 2
1 topics
  • · Evidence: examples, citations, and counterarguments
Week 3: Week 3
1 topics
  • · Revision practice: cutting, tightening, reorganizing
Week 4: Week 4
1 topics
  • · Style: clarity, tone, and avoiding filler