Mapels, Wendy & Redman, Peter (2017). Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide. London: Sage Publications. (184 pages)
Van Emden, Joan & Becker, Lucinda (2016). Presentation Skills for Students. London: Macmillian Education. (170 pages)
Supplementary material provided by the course leader (max. 100 pages) will be added.
English Writing and Presentation Skills for University Studies
Freestanding course
Freestanding course, bachelor’s level
15 credits
Distance | daytime | 50%
1 September 2025 - 18 January 2026
Applications open 17 March
International students
International students
Full tuition fee: 25,000 SEK
EU/EEA students are generally not required to pay tuition fees.
About the course
This course is designed for university students who wish to enhance their academic English skills, both in writing and oral presentations. It is ideal for those aiming to improve their ability to communicate effectively in an academic setting.
In this course, students will delve into the structures and features of the academic genre by writing and analyzing essays and giving presentations. The course aims to develop a deep understanding of academic English, focusing on argumentation, style, and structure.
The course is conducted over one semester at a half pace and is delivered through distance learning. It includes a variety of learning activities such as lectures, writing exercises with supervision and peer response, group work, independent written work, and workshops on oral presentations.
There are no physical meetings on campus, but the course requires weekly and bi-weekly web-based meetings at fixed times.
The course includes many web-based moments. For example, all lectures are pre-recorded, and assignments and examinations are web-based. However, all seminars and workshops are weekly and bi-weekly web-based meetings at fixed times.
Course content
The aim of the course is for the student to develop knowledge in and understanding of the English academic language by developing the ability to communicate both in writing and orally in a way that is adapted for academic studies.
The course focuses on the structures and features of the academic genre by the student writing and analyzing essays and giving presentations.
Entry requirements and selection
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Selection
34% Upper Secondary Grades - 34% Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (SweSAT) - 32% University Credits
Course literature
Course evaluation
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