Course Details:
Module Title: Academic Reading and Writing
Credits: 04
Coefficient: 02
Teacher: Lina BENZERARA
Prerequisites: Students should have a good command of English grammar and vocabulary, as well as a basic understanding of paragraph and essay structure.
Course Description:
This module aims to help EFL students develop essential academic literacy skills through a combined focus on reading and writing. It introduces learners to the conventions of academic discourse and equips them with strategies for understanding, analyzing, and producing academic texts. The course emphasizes clarity, coherence, and critical engagement with ideas, enabling students to communicate effectively in academic contexts.
Course Objectives:
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Help students develop effective academic reading strategies, including identifying main ideas, understanding argument structures, and interpreting implicit meaning in academic texts.
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Guide students in producing clear, coherent, and well-organized academic writing that reflects critical thinking and proper use of evidence.
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Train students to summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize information from various sources accurately and ethically.
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Strengthen students’ control of academic language, focusing on formality, precision, and cohesion.
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Encourage autonomy and confidence in reading and writing within academic and research-oriented contexts.