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Course syllabus - Academic writing
Scope
3 credits
Course code
SVA011
Valid from
Autumn semester 2015
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).
Main area(s)
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2014-12-12
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
Requirements
General entry requirements
Examination
SEM1, Seminar, 1 credit, active seminar participation, regarding learning outcomes 3 and 5, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
TEN1, Take-home examination, 2 credits, individual written exam, regarding learning outcomes 1-5, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass, Fail