Text prep course (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student
• recognises their own challenges in writing a factual text,
• knows the main features of a factual text and the basics of a legal text, and
• is able to apply the rules of grammar when writing factual texts, such as learning tasks, theses and maturity essays.

Content

Grammatical terminology, punctuation, hyphenation, subject-predicate congruence, pronouns in reference, identifying and avoiding jargon, degree variation and word types, and other grammar points that need to be reviewed.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

An acceptable grade requires completion of the weekly assignments and passing the final exam.