Academic Persuasion

$350

Online - self-paced

8 weeks to complete

Overview

This online course is for learners who have achieved an advanced level of the English language or have taken Academic Analysis. In this course, learners will apply critical thinking skills to complex texts in order to produce their own pieces of writing and presentations. They will receive instruction in the characteristics of persuasion in academic writing and speaking as well as instruction in the language skills necessary in university coursework. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will understand the aspects of persuasion, and how best to organize summary and response compositions.

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About this course

Advanced language skills are taught and practiced, including:

  • connecting contrasting ideas
  • identifying bias
  • making inferences
  • hedging in academic language
  • synthesizing information from sources

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