Course objectives: This course will introduce students to the reading and research skills required for their academic studies. Students will also be introduced to different research strategies and learn how to use bibliographical databases, academic libraries, reference works, and various kinds of print and online sources. We will also discuss different ways of using sources in academic work (e.g. paraphrase, summary and verbatim citation), how to steer clear of plagiarism and to compile a list of references according to APA and MLA style. Course requirements: There will be homework to help you prepare for the individual sessions. Please take your homework seriously to make sure that you get the maximum out of this class. You will also have to take a tour of the university library and of the English Department library. Assignment: The major (graded) assignment of this course consists in a written exam (pen and paper). This course is designed for 1st and 2nd semester BA-students. Please be aware that you need to pass Academic Skills before being allowed to register for exams belonging to the third semester of the 2018 BA-Program und that you cannot register for the 2nd semester exam in ”Foundations of Linguistics and Literary and Cultural Studies II” unless you have passed or are registered for Academic Skills.
- Lehrende/r: Anna Rapp