English for Social Sciences: Preparation of Research Manuscript (DN_204)
About Study Course
Objective
To advance the understanding, learning and acquisition of research text formation of article manuscripts in English and for social sciences with regard to topical issues of the doctoral theses by consolidating the knowledge and fluency of grammar, by increasing the vocabulary and by adhering to scientific style in English thus developing the linguistic opportunity to participate actively in the international research environment.
Prerequisites
English B2-C1 levels (in accordance with CEFR [the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages])
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, doctoral students will know the principles and strategies of text formation and writing in English for research purposes, they will also know relevant tools (sources, resources) for improving a research manuscript. Doctoral students will know grammatical, lexical (including terminological) and stylistic features of written texts in social sciences and will be familiar with the publishing guidelines.
Doctoral students will be able to write the manuscript of an article according to the peculiarities of the research genre and corresponding sections and / or chapters. Doctoral students will be able to choose appropriate lexical and grammatical means complying with the text formation patterns in English. Doctoral students will be able to comment, explain the structure, organisation of the research manuscript and other scientific genres; besides, they will be able to compare peculiarities of the content, information, style, lexis, and grammar in various texts of social sciences. Doctoral students will be able to make independent conclusions on text quality from representative textual samples in social sciences, and they will be able to provide constructive feedback during discussions how to improve textual quality with the help of terminology thus connecting their research idea with practical linguistic organisation of the article.
Doctoral students will develop the competence of planning and designing a research article. Doctoral students will adhere to the accuracy of the format and outline; they will develop skills of analytical and critical discourse independently and responsibly for the purpose of preparing a manuscript. Through learning about the specifics of writing for research, doctoral students will consolidate self-initiative in the writing process and linguistic decision-making with a purposeful focus on the result, namely, qualitative research manuscript in English.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve | 4 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm | 4 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz | 4 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd | 4 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz | 6 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz | 4 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Guntars Dreijers |
