School of English - AUTh

Description

The course is in hybrid format and consists of:

1. asynchronous online theory seminars (via Elearning),
2. onsite computer lab sessions.

The course aims to provide students with basic training in the following areas:

1. use of computers and online tools (Microsoft 365 Office, Google Docs, Microsoft OneNote, Canva, etc.) designed to enhance digital skills and support the organisation and the collaborative/online processing and/or editing of texts, the creation of spreadsheets, charts, and presentations,
2. familiarisation with the university online library catalogue, electronic databases, and the location of sources (print or electronic),
3. evaluation and proper use of bibliographic sources to avoid plagiarism and familiarisation with citation styles used in literature (MLA) and linguistics (APA),
4. development of proper email communication skills (email etiquette) within the academic community via the use of the institutional account,
5. enhancement of academic writing skills, development of critical thinking, and further training in conducting small-scale bibliographic research in literature and in linguistics as part of the academic writing process, 
6. ethically appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through various exercises,
7. adherence to deadlines regarding assignment submission.

Class attendance – asynchronous online seminars and onsite computer lab sessions – is mandatory. Limit of absences: 4.

Assessment is based on:

1. activities throughout the semester,
2. quizzes,
3. final written exam.

Students who fail the final exam in January/February or June must take a comprehensive exam in September covering the entire course content (written final exam and quizzes). Students who have taken the course in the past without exceeding the limit of absences allowed for this course are not required to attend it again but must participate in all forms of assessment conducted during the semester.

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