Academic Writing for Korea University Business School Program : Academic Writing Level I 1. Course Description Academic Writing Level I has been designed for university students who need to enhance their academic writing skills in English. As a 3-month intensive program, this course will first guide the students through the fundamentals of paragraph structure, familiarizing them to various forms, styles and content. Upon this foundation of paragraph structure, students will then begin to build and develop an understanding of the academic essay and the writing process through integrated reading and writing activities. Students will have multiple opportunities to apply the skills learned during the course through various writing assignments and exercises, for which they will receive written and verbal feedback. 2. Course Objective Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Brainstorm, organize, draft and revise a paragraph Recognize features, elements and styles of different types of paragraphs Demonstrate the ability to develop effective topic sentences, supporting details and concluding sentences Demonstrate an understanding of the 3-paragraph essay structure, style and format Demonstrate the ability to transition between ideas effectively and link each paragraph to form a cohesive whole Produce a well-organized 3-paragraph academic essay.

Program : Academic Writing Level I Course Curriculum Week 1 What is a Paragraph? Day 1 Paragraph structure -Types of Paragraphs -Examples -The Topic Sentence -Identifying the Topic vs. Controlling Idea -Do’s and Don’ts for topic sentences Day 2 Supporting Sentences : Functions and types of Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentences : Functions and types of Concluding Sentences Week 2 Putting the Paragraph Together Transitions/Linking Sentences Sentence Structures/Types Week 3 Descriptive Paragraphs Elements of Descriptive Paragraphs Writing Workshop #2 (Describing pictures) Week 4 Process Paragraphs Elements of Process Paragraphs Writing Workshop #3 (“How to” paragraph) Week 5 Compare/Contrast Paragraphs Elements of Compare/Contrast Paragraphs Writing Workshop #4 (Comparison/Contrast paragraph) Week 6 Opinion Paragraphs Elements of Persuasive Writing Writing Workshop #5 (Situational Issue: Choose a side) Week 7 Cause/Effect Paragraphs Elements of Cause/Effect Paragraphs Writing Workshop #6 (Cause/Effect) Week 8 Narrative Paragraphs Elements of Narrative Paragraphs Writing Workshop #7 (Personal account) Week 9 The 3-Paragraph Essay Elements of the 3-Paragraph Essay: Format and Structure Outlining a Sample Essay Week 10 The Essay Writing Process Selecting Topics & Brainstorming/Outlining Choose a paragraph type from a previous class  brainstorm and outline a 3-paragraph essay Writing Workshop #8: Peer Editing Rough Drafts + Feedback/Comments Week 11 Grammar Clinic Common errors #1: Verb Tenses (Present, Past, Future, Perfect) Common errors #2: Sentence Fragments, Comma Splices, Punctuation Common errors #3: Diction/Syntax Common errors #4: Dangling/Misplaced Modifiers, Week 12 Review & Final Exam Comprehensive Review In-class Writing Final

Academic Writing for Korea University Business School Program : Academic Writing Level II 1. Course Description Academic Writing Level II has been designed for university students who possess a general knowledge of basic essay structure but require an in-depth study of the core elements and features of the academic essay to strengthen their overall writing skills. As such, this course will give students a comprehensive overview of the academic essay, emphasizing the structural components, format and style. Through exposure to various types of essays, students will acquire the ability to formulate their own opinions on academic topics, develop and organize support, and display freedom of written expression in academic contexts. 2. Course Objective Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Brainstorm, organize, draft and revise an essay 2. Recognize features of a good thesis statement Demonstrate the ability to develop effective essay introductions Demonstrate the ability to support thesis statements with well-organized body paragraphs Demonstrate the ability to transition between ideas Demonstrate a solid understanding of different kinds of essays and essay structures Produce an effective, well-developed and organized essay

Program : Academic Writing Level II Course Curriculum Week 1 What is an Essay? Day 1 *Introduction to various forms of Academic Writing -Identifying the Purpose of Academic Writing and differences between other forms Day 2 *Academic Essay structure -The Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Concluding Paragraph -Types of Essays -Examples Week 2 The Introduction *Effective Introductions -“Hooking” the reader -Introducing the Thesis Statement -Transitioning to the first body paragraph Writing Exercise #1: The Intro Week 3 The Body *Review: Paragraph Structure -Topic Sentences + Supporting Details -Transitioning/Linking Ideas Writing Exercise #2 (Writing 3 Body Paragraphs) Week 4 The Conclusion *Concluding the Essay: -Rephrasing the Thesis -Summarizing & redirecting the reader -Do’s & Don’ts Writing Exercise #3 (Ending the essay) Week 5 Putting it All Together Outlining a Sample Essay Essay Assignment #1: Brainstorming/Outlining + Introductory Paragraph Week 6 Day 3 Feedback Session: Rough Draft Peer Revisions + Feedback Day 4 Example Essay Analysis & Review Week 7 The Compare/Contrast Essay *Elements & Features of the Compare/Contrast Essay -Expressing Pros & Cons -Providing Facts, Statistics + other support Essay Assignment #2: Brainstorming/Outlining + Introductory Paragraph Week 8 Feedback Session: Rough Draft Peer Revisions + Feedback Week 9 The Argumentative Essay *Elements & Features of the Argumentative Essay -Expressing opinions -Supporting Evidence -Establishing academic tone Essay Assignment #3: Brainstorming/Outlining + Introductory Paragraph Week 10 Week 11 The Narrative Essay *Elements & Features of the Narrative Essay -Structure/Format -Narrative Techniques Essay Assignment #4: Brainstorming/Outlining + Introductory Paragraph Week 12 Comprehensive Essay Review/In-class Essay