1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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