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
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| 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