Grammar and Academic Style for EAP (English for Academic Purposes)
Description
This series of six two-hour classes looks at areas of grammar and academic style important for non-native speakers of English who are expected to produce written assignments such as essays and dissertations. Areas covered include the division of time (verb tense/aspect work), cautious language (hedging), text cohesion (discourse markers), the use of the passive, the use of personal pronouns, nominalization and other style tips. This is pitched at upper-intermediate to advanced students, IELTS 6.0 to 7.5/8.0.
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| Added On: | 18 Jan 2010 09:33 |
| Creators: | Richard Hitchcock, Senior Lecturer in the School of Languages and Area Studies at the University of Portsmouth |
| Tags: | ukoer, oerllas, grammar, academic style, eap, division of time, verb tense, aspect work, cautious language, hedging, text cohesion, discourse markers, passive, personal pronouns, nominalization, style |
| Languages: | English |
| Permissions: | World |
| Link: | http://humbox.ac.uk/1526/ |
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