Course objectives and content

The aim of the course is to facilitate PhD students in generating professional level writings in key structures in English.

The course is divided into two main areas: Structure and Content.  

• Structure: the production of material in the appropriate style -- such as abstracts, articles, dissertation papers, research essays or reports.  
• Content: facilitating the use and understanding of key grammatical structures to clearly present ideas and or thoughts in the written format (such as phrases and types of clauses) as well as simple, compound or complex sentences using discourse markers and punctuation.

Revision of texts produced during the course is also included.

Practical aspects

Candidates must produce original weekly written text, make error corrections, as well as actively participate within the group for maximum benefit.

Requirements

• Candidates must have an accredited Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) level of B2 minimum, although C1 is preferable.
• Candidates must attend a minimum of 80% of the classes in order to obtain the course certificate and the first three sessions are mandatory.

Duration:

Nine two-hour sessions over nine weeks (18 hours).

Place:

Group size:

Maximum number of candidates per course is 12.

Teachers:

• Jason Hood has a degree in Anthropology from the University of Nebraska with a minor in Plains Indian Studies. He has an extensive background in Sports and Weight Training as well as being a former personal trainer. Jason has been an English teacher for more that 14 years training numerous students for many different English certifications with great success while specializing in improving their writing  abilities.

Registration and matriculation fee:

Registration can be done through the following link (closed). Candidates will be accepted on a first come first served basis with a maximum number of 12 candidates per group as long as they fulfill all requirements and certify the payment. Priority will be given to candidates that have not followed the course before. Course Fee: 30 €

Payment must be made to DeZona Language Solutions account at Caixabank as follows:

ES70 2100 6492 6102 0009 3904

You must clearly indicate your full name, ID number and --very important-- the Campus you wish to enroll in. So the ‘concept area' must look like this: NAME SURNAME SURNAME 09999999D LEIOA

Cancellation:

a) if the course eventually does not run due to the lack of a minimum number of candidates (12), the initial payment will be reimbursed to each student.

b) if cancellation is individual (due to personal reasons of the candidate), the payment will NOT be reimbursed.