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LUAC 006

Academic Language and Writing

Course overview

This course will help you develop academic language for tertiary study, with introductory academic writing and research skills.

Course information

Prerequisites and Restrictions You must satisfy the following requirement(s):
  • restriction Language and Writing for Tertiary Study, LUAC-1
  • restriction Academic Communication and Study Skills, LUAC-10
Available semesters Semester 1 2025 Semester 2 2025
Credits 15
Domestic fees $747.00

What you will learn

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Apply the conventions of written academic expression.
  2. Develop academic research skills.
  3. Correctly cite academic sources according to APA referencing style.
  4. Use evidence-based argument and critical thinking in academic context.
  5. Effectively manage the completion of self-directed assignments.

Course examiners

Dorota Brodala

Dorota (Dot) Brodala

Academic Coordinator

Academic Preparation and Pathways

dorota.brodala@lincoln.ac.nz