Academic writing and publishing in English remain pivotal to global research dissemination. As the lingua franca of scholarly communication, this domain is characterised by a dynamic interplay between ...

International students might not have received much teaching in English before coming to university, leaving them less confident in their academic writing ability. Even if their writing is skilled, ...

Students complete a First-Year Writing Seminar Selection process prior to matriculation, in order to determine which of several environments will provide the best seminar experience for them. (This ...

A typical AE schedule starts at 8:00 am and includes 20 credit-based hours of instruction – 18 hours of core English classes and 2 hours of “Pathways to Success at UAB,” a support course for all AE ...

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In this episode we will give you some tips and strategies for answering Task 1 IELTS Academic questions. We will look at what is involved in planning an essay, and we will plan answers to some ...

Stereotypical academic writing is rigid, dry, and mechanical, delivering prose that evokes memories of high school and undergraduate laboratory reports. The hallmark of this stereotype is passive ...

The Department of English is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative performance. We offer undergraduate programs in Creative Writing, Linguistics, Literature, and Professional ...